Two men arrested after vicious street attack in Portsmouth leaves man seriously injured - update
Police have given an update after two men were arrested following a vicious street attack in Portsmouth left a man in hospital with a serious head injury.
Police were called by South Central Ambulance Service on Tuesday 3 March after a 43-year-old man had been assaulted on Somers Road North around 6.25pm. Two men were arrested but police have now said one of those will face no further action.
A police spokesperson said: “He was subsequently taken to Southampton General Hospital to be treated for a head injury. He remains in hospital in a serious, but stable, condition.
“Two men, aged 34 and 54, have both been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 54-year-old man has been bailed until 3 June pending further enquiries. The 34-year-old man has been released without charge and will face no further action.
“Our initial enquiries suggest a number of potential witnesses were in the area at the time. Anyone who believes that they may have seen what happened should call 101 quoting 44260104836.”
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