Portsmouth Police are appealing for help identifying a man after a serious assault on Palmerston Road, Southsea. The attack happened between 4am and 5am on 5 April near Go Rouge, where a man in his 20s was repeatedly punched and kicked, suffering serious injuries to his face and arm.

Assault In Southsea

The victim, a man in his 20s, was attacked by a man and woman unknown to him. Officers have released a CCTV image of a suspect they want to speak to as part of ongoing inquiries.

Suspect Description

  • Black man aged 20-23
  • Tall and skinny build
  • Black braided hair
  • Wearing dark puffa jacket, cream top, jeans, white and black trainers

Female Accomplice

  • White woman aged 20-23
  • Medium build
  • Blonde hair

How To Help

Officers urge anyone who recognises the man or witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone footage, to contact Portsmouth Police on 101 quoting reference 44260158715.

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