Portsmouth man and boy arrested for robbery and attacking emergency worker near mosque - male left with cuts
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A man and a boy have been arrested on suspicion of robbery - with a victim being left with cuts to his legs and hands.
Officers rushed to the scene in Victoria Road North near the Jami Mosque and Islamic Centre at 4.50am on Monday morning (August 5). A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokeswoman said the incident was a suspected bike robbery.
Police chased down a 19 year-old man and a 15 year-old boy after a male was attacked. A 25-year-old male had to go to hospital to be treated for his injuries.
“Officers pursued and a 19 year-old man and a 15 year-old boy, both from Portsmouth, were arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, criminal damage and assault on an emergency worker,” the police spokeswoman said.
“They have been bailed whilst enquiries continue. A 25 year-old man reported suffering cuts to his hands and injuries to his legs. He later attended hospital for treatment.”