Man charged after three assaulted in Gosport

A 40-year-old man has been charged after three people were assaulted in Gosport.

Officers were called to reports of the assaults at the Castle Tavern, Mumby Road, Gosport at 7pm on Sunday, 29 December. One of the victims, a 47-year-old man, suffered serious injuries to his hand. A 46-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were also injured.

Joseph Lockhart, 40, of Haslar Road, Gosport, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, causing actual bodily harm, assault by beating, possession of a bladed article in a public place and section 4 harassment.

He will appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, January 29.