Man attacked in Leigh Park by two men wielding 'a knife and wooden truncheon'

Police were called to the incident in Greywell Road, in Leigh Park, on May 30 where it is alleged two men ‘carrying a knife and wooden truncheon’ assaulted a man.

A police spokesman said: ‘We were called at 4.26pm on May 30, where it is alleged that a man suffered minor injuries to his face when he was assaulted by two men carrying a knife and a wooden truncheon on Greywell Road.

‘Officers arrested two men.

‘Ricky Shields, 41, of Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, and 38-year-old Steven John Dickson, of Osborn Road in Fareham, have been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.’

They appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday, and were remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on June 29.

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