Three arrested as man seriously injured in Southsea knifing - police update

Police have given an update over a knifing in Southsea that left a man with serious injuries.

St Vincent Street was taped off with a number of police officers in attendance following the stabbing on Monday, October 27.placeholder image
St Vincent Street was taped off with a number of police officers in attendance following the stabbing on Monday, October 27. | Stu Vaizey

A 19-year-old male suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries after an attack on St Vincent Street at around 5.30pm on Monday, October 27, as reported.

Three people were arrested with two 16-year-old males from Portsmouth arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. A 20-year-old man from Enfield in London was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A number of officers were seen attending the scene with the road closed off between St Vincent Street and Melbourne Place at the time.

Giving an update into the probe, police have now said that all three people have been conditionally bailed until 27 April while “enquiries continue”.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have asked anyone with information about the incident to call 101 and quote reference 44250486711.

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