Appeal for witnesses and information following serious assault in Portsmouth

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault on Fratton Road, Portsmouth on Saturday evening (8 February).

During the incident, which occurred between 10pm and 11pm, it’s reported that the victim – a man in his 40s – was kicked and punched in the head.

He suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident and currently remains in a critical, but stable condition in hospital.

Detectives continue to investigate the incident and are working hard to establish the full circumstances.

As part of their enquiries, they would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of the Maya Delicatessen (Food Plus), Betfred and Euro Mini Market on Fratton Road at the time of the assault.

They’d also like to hear from potential witnesses, or anyone who has any mobile phone footage of the incident, including dash cam, mobile phone, doorbell camera, or any other CCTV.

The person they’d like to speak to in connection with the incident is described as;

• White
• Aged between 25 and 30 years
• Balding
• Wearing dark clothing and a beanie hat

If you recognise the above description, and believe you may know the identity of this person, please get in touch with us.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 44250060407.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via the website, below;

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)