Police arrest second man after victim left in critical condition following Portsmouth attack

A SECOND man has been arrested after a 29-year-old was left fighting for his life following an attack in Portsmouth.
Police are investigating after a man was attacked in PortsmouthPolice are investigating after a man was attacked in Portsmouth
Police are investigating after a man was attacked in Portsmouth

Detectives have arrested a 27-year-old, from the city, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He is currently in police custody.

Meanwhile, a 25-year-old man from Portsmouth who was arrested in connection with the assault has since been released without charge.

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As previously reported in The News, the victim was attacked just after 5.30pm on Sunday at the junction of New Road and Lynn Road in Buckland.

Police said a man riding a push bike approached the victim outside The Stag pub. The pair had a discussion before the victim was assaulted. The man then cycled off.

A spokeswoman for Hampshire Constabulary said the victim is in a critical condition in hospital.