Arrest made as officers continue to investigate serious assault at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Officers investigating a serious assault at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth on Sunday evening (10 July) have made an arrest.

We were called at 5.47pm to Hollywood Bowl, where a 13-year-old boy was found with a stab wound to his leg. He was taken to hospital for treatment and his injury is not considered life-threatening.

We have now arrested a 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth on suspicion of greivous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at the current time. 

We would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened, the moments leading up to it or the aftermath.

Anyone with any information about this incident should call 101 quoting 44220276145. Alternatively, go online and submit information via the following form: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org