Portsmouth police investigate after 18-year-old man ‘seriously sexually assaulted’ on Portsdown Hill

A TEENAGE man was seriously sexually assaulted on Portsdown Hill, police have said.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 17th Nov 2021, 04:55 BST
Updated 17th Nov 2021, 06:47 BST
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The 18-year-old was in a field when he was assaulted late at night.

Hampshire police have not released a description of the assailant.

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It’s understood police yesterday cordoned off an area on the hill while the investigation continues.

A spokesman said: ‘We were called at 00.13am (on Tuesday, November 16) after an 18 year-old man reported that he was the victim of a serious sexual assault in a field on Portsdown Hill.

‘Specialist officers are providing support to the victim.

‘Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened.’

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