Man left fighting for life after Portsmouth street attack as teenagers arrested - update

Police have provided an update after two teenagers were arrested for an attack in Cosham that left a man fighting for life.

The 18-year-olds from Portsmouth and Chichester were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a 33-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in an attack in the early hours of Friday April 24 in Cosham High Street.

A police spokesperson previously said of the incident: “Emergency services attended and located a 33-year-old man from Portsmouth with a serious head injury. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries and his condition is currently described as stable.”

Police said the two males were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent with them previously bailed. Giving an update, the force has now said they have been re-bailed until 27 January.

As previously reported, an 18-year-old from Petersfield who was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent has been released with no further action to be taken.