Two men attacked by group near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard leaving victim with fractured fingers

Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to

Two men were attacked by a group of men near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - leaving one victim with fractured fingers.

Police were alerted to the incident between 1am and 1.30am on Saturday 11 July after it was reported two men talking at the benches which overlook HMS Warrior near the entrance to the historic dockyard on The Hard were set upon by three other men. One of the men had his fingers fractured during the incident.

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Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to | Hants police

The three men, who left the area in the direction of Queen Street, have been described as white, in his early 20s with average to large builds and had dark coloured hair and were wearing black clothing.

The force has released an image of a man who was in the area at the time and “may be able to assist with enquiries”.

“If you recognise this man, or have any information which could assist our enquiries, including relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area, please report this to us,” police said. “Officers are also keen to speak to the second man who was assaulted, who has yet to be identified.”

Call police on 101 and quote reference number 44260330299, or submit information online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can report any information anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by going to their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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