Portsmouth man accused of broad daylight stabbing that left two men with head injuries appears in court

James Wallis, 39, appeared in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday following the incident by King Kebab in Tangier Road on Friday (November 7) around 3.30pm.

The horrifying episode resulted in two men, aged 39 and 46, suffering face and head injuries and led to three people being arrested. One man was taken to hospital as police swarmed to the area and cordoned off the scene.

Wallis, of Milton Road, was charged with wounding with intent, possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and assault by beating of an emergency worker.

He did not enter any pleas in court with the case sent for a plea hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on December 8. He remains in custody.

A 44-year-old woman from Portsmouth who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been conditionally bailed until February 7 whilst enquiries continue.

A 46-year-old man from Portsmouth who was arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place has been released with no further action.