Gosport police arrest man suspected of shoplifting offenses and assault

Hampshire police apprehended a man in his 40s in Whitworth Road yesterday afternoon (July 3) who was wanted for a string of offences. He is currently in custody while officers investigate his involvement in three shoplifting offences and whether he carried out common assault. He was also suspected of carrying a blade.

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Writing on social media, a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: ‘A 42-year-old Gosport man was arrested on suspicion of GBH, common assault, possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article, and three shoplifting offences.

‘The arrest followed great work by the Fareham & Gosport District Priority Crime Team (formerly the High Harm Reduction Team) and District Police Team (formerly Response & Patrol).’

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If you witness a crime, you can make a report by calling 101 of via the Hampshire Police website.