Man, 21, arrested after teenage woman attacked in Gosport street

A MAN has been detained by police following an assault on a teenager as she walked along the street – leaving her with non life-threatening injuries.

By Steve Deeks

Published 15th Dec 2020, 11:26 BST

Updated 15th Dec 2020, 12:21 BST

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Police have confirmed a 21-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested following the attack in Gosport on an 18-year-old woman from Fareham.

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The incident took place at the Ham Lane/Elson Road junction on Monday at 7.10am.

Police

Police

‘She sustained injuries during the assault, but they are not considered serious or life-threatening,’ a police statement said.

‘This morning (Tuesday December 15) officers arrested a 21-year-old man, of no fixed abode, on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

‘He remains in custody at this time.’

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote number 44200481032.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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