Two charged following serious assault and theft in Fareham

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault at an address in Fareham.

Police were called at 4.33pm on 25 January with reports that a man in his 30s received injuries to his face and chest during an assault at an address in Longfield Avenue, in which it’s alleged a knife and a hammer were used.

The injuries required hospital treatment but are not life-threatening.

It’s also alleged that the men stole more than £5,000 in cash from the address during this incident.

Following enquiries, 27-year-old Colin Wood and 21-year-old Kye Markley, both of Gosport Road in Fareham, were charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and theft in a dwelling.

Markley was also charged with five counts of theft from a shop relating to incidents in Fareham between 20 December 2023 and 24 January 2024.

Both men were remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (29 January).