Man persuaded not to jump off South Parade Pier detained by police after assault

Officers, assisted by the Coastguard, attended the incident at 8.30pm yesterday following reports a 42-year-old man from Portsmouth was going to jump from the pier.

A police spokeswoman said: ‘Officers have attended to engage with the man, and the issue was resolved.

‘Whilst speaking with officers he assaulted a 36-year-old woman from Portsmouth and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of common assault.

‘He remains in custody at this time.’

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