Two people stabbed in Portsmouth home invasion by suspected burglar during terrifying incident

By Steve Deeks
Published 30th Oct 2023, 12:30 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2023, 12:51 BST
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A Fareham man has been arrested after two people were stabbed at a Portsmouth house by a suspected burglar during a terrifying incident.

Police swarmed to New Road on Friday evening at 7.40pm after being alerted to the incident that saw the victims attacked after a male entered the address.

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Officers hunted the attacker while others stood guard at the property as paramedics treated the injured people before they were rushed to hospital.

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Police attend stabbing incident in New Road, Portsmouth. Pic: Stuart VaizeyPolice attend stabbing incident in New Road, Portsmouth. Pic: Stuart Vaizey
Police attend stabbing incident in New Road, Portsmouth. Pic: Stuart Vaizey

A 28-year-old man from Fareham was located and arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and aggravated burglary.

A police spokeswoman said they attended the address and found two people had been stabbed before adding: “Officers attended and located one person with minor injuries and one person with serious injuries. They were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

“A 28-year-old man from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and aggravated burglary. He remains in custody at this time.”