Knife attack shakes Portsmouth after drug deal turns deadly
Two men were viciously attacked tonight in a suspected drug deal gone wrong on Somers Road, Portsmouth. The brutal assault unfolded around 8.30pm outside KS Convenience Store, leaving both victims with serious injuries.
Eyewitness spots violent knife attack
A witness, who wished to stay anonymous, described the assailants as two South London men in their mid-20s — one black, one white. The attackers reportedly targeted the two Portsmouth locals, unleashing violence that included the use of a terrifying 12-inch kitchen knife wielded by the black suspect.
Victims rushed to hospital in critical condition
- One victim was rushed to Southampton General Hospital.
- The other was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Both remain in serious condition as emergency crews scramble to provide care.
Police hunt attackers still on the loose
Blood stains and abandoned paramedic kits littered the pavement outside the scene, highlighting the brutality of the attack. Officers are patrolling the area and conducting door-to-door enquiries to find the suspects, who are still at large.
Stay tuned as this dangerous story develops.
