Two men charged with serious assault after man sustains injuries to face and chest

Police were called at 4:33pm on 25 January with reports that a man in his 30s received injuries to his face and chest during an assault at an address in Longfield Avenue, in which it’s alleged a knife and a hammer were used. The injuries required hospital treatment but are not life-threatening. It’s also alleged that the men stole more than £5,000 in cash from the address during this incident. Following enquiries, 27-year-old Colin Wood and 21-year-old Kye Markley, both of Gosport Road in Fareham, were charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and theft in a dwelling. Markley was also charged with five counts of theft from a shop relating to incidents in Fareham between December, 20, 2023 and January, 24, 2024. Both men were remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (January 29).