Man, 50, arrested after victim, 26, left with cut above eye following assault in Southsea

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident that left a 26-year-old man injured on Waverley Road at around 2.35am.

A 50-year-old man from Copnor was arrested in connection with the incident and released under investigation.

‘If anyone was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything, or has any information, they should call 101 quoting reference 44200460174,’ a police statement said.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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