Appeal for witnesses and information following serious assault in Southsea

We've made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses and information after a man in his 50s was seriously assaulted on Sunday night at Victorious Festival on Southsea Common.

 

The incident is reported to have occurred near to the main stage between 7.40pm and 9pm yesterday (Sunday 25 August).

It’s reported that the victim was assaulted by four people, causing him bruising to his face and cuts to the head.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries and have arrested one man and three boys in connection with the incident.

• A 20-year-old man from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
• A 15-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
• A 17-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
• A 16-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

All four have been conditionally bailed until 24 Nobvember pending further enquiries.

Officers continue to investigate the incident and would like to hear from potential witnesses, or anyone who has any mobile phone footage of the incident.

Did you attend the festival last night? Were you near to the main stage at the times stated above? Did you record anything of the incident which may assist us in our investigation?

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 44240365347.

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)