Man arrested after Portsmouth stabbings

A MAN has been arrested in connection with two stabbings in Portsmouth.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jan 2017, 16:28 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2017, 16:32 BST
Police have arrested a man in connection to Portsmouth stabbingsPolice have arrested a man in connection to Portsmouth stabbings
Police have arrested a man in connection to Portsmouth stabbings

As reported by The News, an incident took place in St Mary’s Road, Fratton, at around 8pm on Saturday January 7 where a 38-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the leg. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed a 21-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent in connection with this incident.

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He has also been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent following an assault in Lake Road on October 14 2016, in which a 38-year-old man suffered an injury to his neck and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The 21-year-old remains in police custody.