Two men charged in connection with serious Lee-on-Solent assault

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Lee-on-Solent.

Police were called at 11.19am on Friday 18 October with reports that a man in his 30s had been assaulted, suffering a serious head injury and facial injuries, in Skipper Way.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment, however his injuries were not deemed life-threatening.

Officers have been conducting a number of enquiries and have charged the following two people:

• Luke Weaver, aged 20, of Trent Way in Lee-on-Solent has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was also charged with possessing a knife in a public place on 29 October.
• Joshua Shergold, aged 19, of Corsair Close in Lee-on-Solent, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of cannabis.

Both men were remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 31 October).

Police also arrested an 18-year-old woman from Fareham on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has been bailed with conditions until 30 January 2025 while enquiries continue.