Two charged in connection with Gosport robbery and assault

Two people have been charged following an alleged serious assault and robbery in Gosport.

Shortly after 5am on Tuesday 17 May, police received reports that a man in his 20s had been assaulted in St Johns Square, and had suffered head and facial injuries as a result.

During the incident, it’s alleged that a Samsung mobile phone was stolen.

Following enquiries, 18-year-old Stanley Lambie, of Warsash Road in Fareham, and 22-year-old Aiden West, of St Johns Square in Gosport, have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery.

Stanley Lambie was also charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 19 May).