Boy, 17, stabbed twice in back after mass brawl in Portsmouth

A TEENAGE boy is in hospital after being stabbed in the back twice during a mass brawl in Portsmouth.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 8th Mar 2020, 10:48 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2020, 12:22 BST
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The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Meadowsweet Way, Wymering.

Police were called to reports of a group of people fighting just after midnight.

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A 17-year-old boy was found with two stab wounds to his back and was taken to hospital.

Police car and tape at the scene. Picture: Tom CotterillPolice car and tape at the scene. Picture: Tom Cotterill
Police car and tape at the scene. Picture: Tom Cotterill
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His injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.

A 16-year-old boy from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

He is currently in police custody.

A police spokesman said: ‘Anyone with information on this incident should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200087509.

‘Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.’