Six men arrested after man suffers serious injuries in shocking stabbing incident in Cosham

A 31-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the leg on Hawthorn Crescent just before 2.30pm on Thursday, March 12. The area was shut down by the police as they investigated the incident with six arrests made.

Two 18-year-olds from Portsmouth and one from Southampton were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place.

A further 19-year-old from Southampton was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

In addition a 29-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of intimidating a witness.

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All six men remain in custody at this time with the injured man in a serious but stable condition.

The police are calling for anyone who can help with its investigation to come forward.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Were you on Hawthorn Crescent or in the Cosham Park / surrounding area between the times of 1:00pm and 3:00pm? Did you witness this incident, or see anyone behaving suspiciously in the area? Do you have any relevant CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage from the area during this time?

“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, we ask that you please report this to us by calling 101 quoting reference 44260119500.”

The police advise that information can be also provided via its website. Alternatively, you can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.