16-year-old boy stabbed in the chest in Portsmouth – man arrested by police

A man has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest in Portsmouth.
By Kieran Davey
Published 25th May 2019, 20:44 BST
Lake RoadLake Road
Lake Road

The assault took place in Lake Road last night, with police called just before 7.15pm.

The boy was taken to the QA Hospital for treatment for a chest injury.

Read More
Fareham man, 40, confirmed as deceased from A27 motorcycle crash
Lake RoadLake Road
Lake Road
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

His injury was described as serious but not life threatening.

Today a police spokesperson confirmed a 52-year-old man, from Portsmouth, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm.

He remains in police custody.

Anyone with information about what happened should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44190179016.

Join The News' WhatsApp service to get the latest Portsmouth news and sport direct to your mobile phone. To get a daily text alert with the latest headlines, text 'NEWS' to 07393 754804, and add The News as a contact on WhatsApp.

Your number will not be visible to anyone else and you will not receive any marketing messages. Text 'STOP' at any time to stop receiving messages.