Police update after teenager arrested for “serious” attack that left man fighting for life

Police have given an update after a teenager was arrested for a “serious” attack that has left a man fighting for life.

The incident happened just after midnight on Friday, April 24, on Cosham High Street with a 33-year-old man from Portsmouth suffering a serious head injury.

He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with police arresting an 18-year-old man from Petersfield on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

The top of Cosham High Street was taped off with forensic investigators examining the scene.

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Police have now given an update on the investigation, with a spokesperson saying the arrested teenager has since been released and “will face no further action in relation to this offence”. No change has been reported with the injured man.

The spokesperson added: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident. We have several officers on this investigation who are actively pursuing multiple lines of enquiry at this time.

“Anybody with information they believe may support our enquiries can contact 101 and quote 44260190824.”

Residents and local traders revealed their concerns to The News following on from a stabbing on March 12 near Cosham Railway Station.