Stabbing investigation near Portsmouth city centre shelved by police after nine people arrested
Nine people had been arrested by police - eight of whom were teenagers.
An investigation into an attempted murder near Portsmouth city centre has been filed away by police.
On Wednesday, January 28, a man was stabbed in the stomach in Fyning Street, Landport, at roughly 4.30pm. The incident sparked a massive police response, with an air ambulance also called to the scene.
In total, nine people were arrested in connection with the incident - eight of which were teenagers.
A 16-year-old boy from Southsea, three 15-year-old boys from Portsmouth, a 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth, and a 13-year-old boy from Portsmouth, were all arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, and a 15-year-old boy from Southsea was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty.
Finally, a 19-year-old man from Southsea was also arrested on suspicion of murder, with bail dates set for the end of this month (April).
Now, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has brought the investigation to an end - with nobody charged with any offences.
A spokesperson for the police force said: “All individuals previously arrested as part of this investigation have been released without charge and will face no further action.
“Following a review of all the evidence available to police at this time, a decision has been made to file this investigation pending any further information coming to light.
“Anyone with information about this incident that has not already reported this to police is asked to contact us by calling 101 quoting reference number 44260048417.”
People with information about the stabbing can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.