Man Hurt In Southsea Knife Attack

Detectives are investigating a fight outside a pub in Southsea.

Police were called to the junction of Milton Road and Priory Crescent near the Brewers Arms at 8.44pm on Sunday, December 23rd.

A 30-year-old man from Portsmouth was left with arm injuries after being attacked with a knife by another man.

While the men were fighting, it's thought the suspect was somehow hit by a passing taxi.

Detective Constable Julie Way of Portsmouth CID said:

“This was a vicious violent attack with a weapon. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the fight, and the driver of the vehicle that we believe had a collision with the suspect.”

Witnesses or anyone with information about the fight are asked to contact CID at Fratton Police Station by phoning 101.