CCTV appeal following stabbing incident in Portsmouth

We are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault in Portsmouth.

We were called at around 4.45pm yesterday (Sunday 8 January) to reports of a stabbing in Clydebank Road.

A 33-year-old man from Portsmouth was stabbed in the back and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but not life-threatening condition.

The attacker, who was wearing dark clothing, then fled the scene on a white scooter in the direction of Kingston Road, where he narrowly avoided a collision with a red car.

A 19-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Following initial inquiries, we are now releasing an image of two potential witnesses we would like to speak to.

Detective Constable Steph Harrison said: "If you know who the people in this picture are, please get in touch or ask them to contact us.

"We would also like to speak to the driver of the red car, as well as any other witnesses who were in the area at the time and anyone with relevant dash cam or CCTV footage."

If you have any information, please contact 101 and give the reference number 44230009750.

Alternatively, you can submit information online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.