Shocking Assault in Portsmouth: Woman Punched and Knocked Through Gate

A 20-year-old woman was attacked near Anglesea Road traffic lights in Portsmouth on Saturday, January 14, at around 5:35pm. A man punched her in the side, sending her crashing through a nearby gate. Thankfully, she only sustained minor injuries.

Suspect Flees Scene

The attacker, believed to be in his mid-20s, was last seen dashing into 1 Park. He was wearing a grey tracksuit at the time of the assault.

Witnesses Urgently Needed

If you saw the incident or were one of the good Samaritans who stopped to help, police want to hear from you. Call 101 and quote crime reference 44170017164.

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