Male fighting for life after suffering 'puncture injury' in broad daylight Cosham street attack
A male is fighting for his life after suffering a “puncture injury” following an attack on a Cosham street in broad daylight.
Emergency crews raced to the scene in Hawthorn Crescent at about 2.30pm on Thursday before the victim was treated and then taken to hospital.
Officers put a cordon up around Portsmouth Road to Hawthorn Crescent as investigations are carried out. Cosham park was also closed off with a large police presence still in the area. The road has now been reopened.
Police told The News that a male is in a critical condition in hospital. The force was unable to give any further details when asked.
A spokesperson said on Thursday: “We were called at 2.28pm by colleagues from the ambulance service, with a report that a male had been seriously assaulted on Hawthorn Crescent in Cosham.
“Emergency services have attended and the male has been taken to hospital with a serious, possibly life-threatening puncture injury.
“An investigation has been launched and enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances. Officers will be seen in the area whilst we are carrying out enquiries. Please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any concerns.
“Hawthorn Crescent at the junction with Portsmouth Road is closed at this time to allow officers to carry out their enquiries. Please find an alternative route.”
Police were also seen at City of Portsmouth College which was closed. Parents were spotted waiting outside the gates to collect their children.
An air ambulance also attended the scene and treated the person. A spokesperson previously said: “A team of a doctor and two advanced paramedics were deployed by helicopter to an incident at 2.33pm on Thursday.
“Following treatment on scene, a patient was taken to hospital by road ambulance with the air ambulance crew travelling with the patient to continue their care.”