Teenager arrested after man suffers fractured eye socket following assault in Portsmouth
A teenager has been arrested after a man in his 20s suffered a suspected fractured eye socket in an assault.
The 16-year-old boy was arrested following the incident which occurred between midnight and 12.30am on Twyford Avenue on Sunday, December 28. The victim suffered “GBH-level injuries” and police are calling for any witnesses to come forward, especially two women who stopped to intervene.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault on Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth. During the incident, a man in his 20s suffered GBH-level injuries, including a suspected fractured eye socket and bruising to the face.
“A 16-year-old boy from Portsmouth was subsequently arrested on suspicion of S.18 GBH with intent. He has since been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries.
“We are aware that two women, who were travelling in a dark-coloured vehicle, stopped to intervene during the incident. We would like to hear from them. If you think this may be have been you, or you know who it is, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250581387.”
Police are also asking anyone that was in the area at the time or has any dash cam footage to contact them. Information can also be reported online via the Hampshire police website.