Man persuaded not to jump off South Parade Pier detained by police after assault
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Officers, assisted by the Coastguard, attended the incident at 8.30pm yesterday following reports a 42-year-old man from Portsmouth was going to jump from the pier.
A police spokeswoman said: ‘Officers have attended to engage with the man, and the issue was resolved.
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Hide Ad‘Whilst speaking with officers he assaulted a 36-year-old woman from Portsmouth and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of common assault.
‘He remains in custody at this time.’
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