Man arrested on suspicion of robbery after targeting group

At about 1.45am on Saturday, May 20, three men and a woman were sitting together in the underpass by Victoria Road North and Holbrook Road when they were approached by three males they did not know.

One of this group tried to steal a backpack and a jacket from the group.

They stood up, but the men assaulted them, punching three of them.

The victims of the assault reported that they had also seen a knife and following this incident.

A 39-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody.

The two men previously arrested, a 33-year-old man and 34-year-old man both from Southsea, remain on bail.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information should also contact the police.