Arrest made after woman and child are attacked by a man in Southsea

POLICE have made an arrest after a woman and her child were assaulted.
Tom Cotterill
By Tom Cotterill
Published 14th Jun 2019, 18:46 BST
Updated 18th Jun 2019, 22:07 BST
Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses

The attack took place on Monday evening in Southsea.

Hampshire police said the victims were in Goldsmith Avenue when they were attacked by a male, between 6.10pm and 6.20pm.

The man is said to have got out of his vehicle to attack the pair in the street.

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Officers have since arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of assault.

However, police in Portsmouth are keen to speak to any witnesses. Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting 44190208569