Man arrested on suspicion of assault after victim is attacked at Portsmouth pub

A MAN was arrested yesterday evening (October 24) following reports of an assault which left another man with facial injuries.

By Neil Fatkin

Published 25th Oct 2020, 09:58 GMT

Updated 25th Oct 2020, 11:35 GMT

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The incident took place at the The Golden Hind pub on Copnor Road at around 5pm.

A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘A 55-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and has been released but remains under investigation’.

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Police outside the Golden Hind pub where a man was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Police outside the Golden Hind pub where a man was arrested on suspicion of assault.

The victim was said to be in his 40s.

A photo taken outside the pub last night showed two police cars which had been called out.

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