Three men charged following assault in Gosport

Three men have been charged following a serious assault in Gosport.

Police were called at 8.16pm on Monday 26 September with reports that a man had sustained a laceration to his shin during an assault in Anns Hill Road.

Following enquiries, three people were arrested and subsequently charged with offences. They are:

• Lee Lord, aged 37, of no fixed abode, charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
• Aaron Cruickshank, aged 37, of Derby Road in Portsmouth, charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
• Christopher Crewe, aged 36, of Westfield Road in Gosport, charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place (namely a stanley knife).

All three were remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court this morning (28 September).