Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed in gut outside Landport Community Centre

An investigation was launched by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary last week after a man was stabbed in the stomach on Wednesday, January 28 in Fyning Street at the junction with Charles Street.

The incident, which happened near Landport Community Centre, occurred at approximately 4.30pm.

As a result, there was a large police presence in the area and an air ambulance was deployed to the scene, with paramedics and a doctor providing medical care before the victim was taken to hospital.

The force initially confirmed that eight teenage boys had been arrested as part of their enquiries.

Officers have today (February 2) confirmed a 19-year-old man from Southsea has also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been released on conditional bail until April 30 whilst the investigation continues.

Police previously arrested the following eight people in connection to the stabbing:

• A 16-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Three 15-year-old boys, all from Portsmouth, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 13-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
• A 15-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said all have been bailed with conditions until April 28, except for the 15-year-old boy from Southsea arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty, who has been bailed with conditions until April 29.

More updates to follow.