Police close down a Park Gate road after serious assault with Fareham man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man suffered possible life-threatening injuries in a serious assault.
The 21-year-old man from Fareham was arrested after police received reports that a 20-year-old male had been seriously assaulted on Hunts Pond Road in Park Gate.
Police closed down a section of the road on Saturday, November 15 at around 6pm after they received reports that the victim had suffered serious, possibly life threatening, injuries.
The man was taken to hospital, where he remain at this time, with police advising he is in a stable condition.
District Commander Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy said, “We understand that this incident will have caused significant concern in the community and we want to reassure you that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and that there is no wider threat to the public.
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances and Hunts Pond Road remains closed whilst our officers are in the area carrying out enquiries. If you have any concerns, please speak to an officer.”
The Fareham man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in police custody at this time.