Appeal for witnesses to assault on teenage boy on Clarence Esplanade

We’re appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on Clarence Esplanade, Southsea.

Between midnight and approximately 1.45am this morning (Saturday 15 July), an altercation occurred between a 17-year-old boy and a group of people next to a car parked in Clarence Esplanade.

The boy was subsequently assaulted by the group. He sustained a fractured eye socket and required stitches to his face and head.

The group were all described as black males, with one member of the group described as being around 16-18 years-old, wearing a puffer style jacket and wearing a durag on his head.

We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information about the people responsible for the assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44230284056. You can also submit information to us online here: 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 their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org