On February 4, 2026, a 53-year-old man was seriously injured in a daylight attack on Kingston Road in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is now asking for anyone who saw what happened or has dash‑cam footage to contact them immediately.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:32 PM near the junction with Kingston Crescent while many people were out for the lunch period. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene for a serious wound to his abdomen before taking him to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives are currently reviewing CCTV from local shops to identify the attacker, who fled the scene. “We are calling for witnesses to come forward after a serious assault occurred in Portsmouth. Public assistance is vital for identifying those involved and improving safety across the local community,” a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said. The Portsmouth District Policing Team added that they are particularly interested in anyone who may have captured the incident on dash‑cam while driving through Kingston Road at lunchtime.
Hampshire Alert (used by Portsmouth Neighbourhood Watch) has sent out messages to residents and business owners to help gather more information. This call for help follows ongoing discussions by Portsmouth City Council about ways to increase security and CCTV coverage along this busy road.
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