Cosham High Street: Investigation begins after man suffers life-threatening injuries in assault - in pictures

Investigation teams have visited the scene of a serious assault where a man suffered life threatening injuries.

The incident occurred just after midnight on Friday, April 24, on Cosham High Street with a 33-year-old man from Portsmouth suffering a serious head injury. He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with police arresting an 18-year-old man from Petersfield on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

The top of Cosham High Street has been taped off all morning with investigators arriving to examine the scene.

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A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called just after midnight this morning (Friday 24 April), to a report of a serious assault on Cosham High Street.

“An investigation has been launched and as part of our enquiries, officers have arrested an 18-year-old man from Petersfield on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Residents and local traders have revealed their concerns to The News with today’s incident following on from a stabbing on March 12 near Cosham Railway Station.

Find pictures from the scene below: