Portsmouth stabbing: Police searching for 'man with scooter' as CCTV images released as part of investigation into stabbing of teenager, 19

Emergency services rushed to Arundel Street in the city centre at around 5.30pm on Friday evening.

A cordon was put up and and air ambulance landed at the scene.

A 19-year-old man, from Fratton, was found with stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, they are not considered life-threatening at this time.

A 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man, both from Portsmouth, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have been released from custody but remain under investigation.

CCTV images have now been released from another man who police wish to speak as part of the investigation.

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A police spokeswoman said: ‘Officers are now releasing CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection to this investigation.

‘He is described as a white man, approximately 6ft tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black puffa jacket and a dark blue hood, dark coloured jogging bottoms, with black trainers and white socks.

‘He was also in possession of a black scooter with green writing on the stem.

‘We appreciate there is no image showing his face, but are hopeful that someone who knows him will recognise the clothing.’

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44210165339. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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