Portsmouth rape: Police update after man raped in bushes near Astoria nightclub
A man was allegedly raped and strangled near a nightclub
Police have given an update after a man was allegedly raped in bushes near a Portsmouth nightclub.
As reported, a police tent and cordon was set up near the Astoria nightclub on Winston Churchill Avenue after the incident around 3.30am on Saturday June 13.
A 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene by police after being restrained by Astoria security, The News understands.
A force spokesperson previously said: “We are investigating a report that was received at 3:39am today (Saturday 13 June) that a short time before a man had been raped on Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth. The man is being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. A 21-year-old man from Winchester has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of rape.”
Giving an update, police have said the man was also arrested for sexual assault and intentional strangulation. He has been released on conditional bail until 13 September while “enquiries continue”.