Brutal Attack Rocks Portsmouth Car Park – Man in Serious Condition
Violent Assault in Red Lion Car Park
Chaos erupted just before 6pm last night in the Red Lion car park on London Road, Portsmouth. A 27-year-old local man was viciously attacked, sustaining serious chest and abdomen injuries.
Victims Rushed to Hospital
The injured victim was rushed to Southampton General Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. A second man, aged 39 from Portsmouth, suffered minor cuts and bruises to his back and face. He was treated and remains stable at QA Hospital.
Arrest Made – Police Hunt Witnesses
Police were alerted at 5:43pm following reports of the bloody assault. Officers detained a 34-year-old Portsmouth man on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in custody.
Portsmouth North Inspector Jon Tilbury said: “We appreciate that members of the public will be concerned by this incident. However, all parties involved are known to each other, and this was not a random attack. We’ll be patrolling the area today, so please approach us if you have any questions or concerns.”
Dashcam Footage Urgently Needed
Detectives urge anyone driving past at the time with dashcam footage to come forward. If you have information, call 101 quoting reference 44210428831 or submit details online at Hampshire Police’s website.
