A man was taken to hospital

Police have arrested a man after a person was attacked in a Portsmouth street and had his shoe stolen.

Officers have been investigating a report of a racially aggravated public order and assault incident in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, around 11pm on Sunday 27 September.

Police said: “We received reports of a man throwing beer cans and trying to hit people on Twyford Avenue. A 32-year-old man was assaulted and was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries to his head and arm. He has since been discharged. We also believe the man stole the victim’s shoe during the incident.”

Now police have reported they have arrested a 37-year-old man from Portsmouth on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and racially / religiously aggravated fear / provocation of violence by words / writing / behaviour.

He has been bailed with conditions until 7 January whilst enquiries continue.

Call police on 101 with information while quoting reference 44260473977.