Man stabbed in abdomen in Somers Town 'serious assault' as police launch investigation

A MAN has been stabbed in Somers Town, police have said.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 5th Aug 2021, 14:44 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2021, 15:50 BST
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It comes as officers put in a cordon in Somers Road between the junctions of Rivers Street and Lower Forbury Road.

Police were called at 1.32pm after a man was ‘seriously assaulted’.

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The victim, in his 30s, was found with a ‘stab wound to his abdomen’.

Police in Somers Road, Somers Town in Portsmouth on August 5, 2021. Picture: Stuart VaizeyPolice in Somers Road, Somers Town in Portsmouth on August 5, 2021. Picture: Stuart Vaizey
Police in Somers Road, Somers Town in Portsmouth on August 5, 2021. Picture: Stuart Vaizey

He is in Queen Alexandra Hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police said.

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A Hampshire police spokeswoman said: ‘An investigation into the incident is underway and officers remain in the area conducting enquiries.

‘We would urge anyone with concerns to speak to patrolling officers.’

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Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 44210310946.

The site is close to the scene of a fatal crash in Winston Churchill Avenue on Tuesday.

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