Police update after two arrests made in Cosham High Street assault

Police have provided an update after a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were arrested following a serious assault in Cosham.

The two teenagers from Portsmouth were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a 33-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in an attack in the early hours of Friday, April 24. Cosham High Street was cordoned off for much of Friday as police began their investigation.

Police have now confirmed that the two people arrested have been bailed with conditions until July 26.

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When announcing the arrests, a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said of the incident: “Emergency services attended and located a 33-year-old man from Portsmouth with a serious head injury. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries and his condition is currently described as stable.

“An investigation has been launched and as part of our enquiries, officers have arrested an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.”

As previously reported, an 18-year-old from Petersfield who was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent has been released with no further action to be taken.