Teen injured after being stabbed in Southsea

A 19-year-old man was stabbed in Southsea in a ‘serious’ attack which has left the victim hospitalised for days.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, onNelsonRoad,Southsea,earlyonSaturday–andareappealing for witnesses. The victim remains in hospital where he is being treated for a ‘serious’ wound on his leg.

A police spokesperson said: ‘At approximately 3.10am a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the leg by another man on Nelson Road.

‘He suffered a serious injury to his thigh and was taken to hospital where he is currently in a stable condition receiving treatment.

‘Officers attended and arrested a 23-year-old man from CardiffonsuspicionofSection 18 grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been released from custody on conditional bail while our enquiries continue.

‘We would like to hear from anyonewhowasintheareabetween2.55amand3.15am.Perhaps you saw what happened and haven’t yet spoken to police. Or maybe you were driving through the area and have dashcamfootagethatmayhave captured something.

‘You may live locally and have Ring doorbell footage of a man leaving the area.

‘Before the incident the perpetrator is believed to have walked from outside of Ken’s Kebabs on Albert Road, turning left into the alleyway by Buffalo Restaurant and then left again onto Victoria Road South.

‘He then entered Nelson Road where the assault took place. After the incident, he is believedtohavereturnedback to a vehicle parked outside of Ken’s Kebabs.’

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44230187637.