Portsmouth man named and charged after allegedly kicking and punching paramedics

A man who allegedly kicked and punched two paramedics yesterday in Portsmouth faces a court appearance after being charged for the offences by police.

By Steve Deeks

Published 30th Apr 2020, 15:44 BST

Updated 1st May 2020, 19:59 BST

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Tony Andrews, 48, of Fourth Street, Portsmouth, has been charged with two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker.

It comes after officers were called to the incident in Fratton Way at 2.15pm yesterday.

The paramedics suffered injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

Picture: PA

Picture: PA

Mr Andrews is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on May 28.

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