Investigation update after police arrest eight teenage boys in connection with stabbing outside Landport Community Centre

An investigation has been launched by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary after a 50-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach on Wednesday, January 28 in Fyning Street at the junction with Charles Street.

The incident, which happened near Landport Community Centre, occurred at approximately 4.30pm and resulted in a significant police presence as well as an air ambulance which was deployed to the scene.

Police have confirmed the victim has been hospitalised and is in a “serious but stable condition”.

As part of police enquiries, officers previously arrested eight people:

• A 16-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Three 15-year-old boys, all from Portsmouth, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 13-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
• A 15-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty.

A spokesperson for the force has today (January 30) confirmed all have been bailed with conditions until April 28, except for the 15-year-old boy from Southsea arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty, who has been bailed with conditions until April 29.

More updates to follow.