Appeal launched after Gosport assault incident

HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY have announced they have launched an “urgent” appeal for witnesses and information to help their continuing investigations following a suspicious incident in Gosport last year; which was not reported to the police in the aftermath despite an unidentified resident seemingly being seriously injured in an assault during the event.

Officers were called to several reports within the early hours of Boxing Day (December 26) of a vehicle being damaged and paid a visit to the scene along The Avenue. A stationery Nissan Micra was found with blood and a huge dent to the bodywork, which enquiries believe came from an assault incident that involved multiple people targeting a single victim.

Detectives report that the vehicle was damaged during this incident and the victim hasn’t yet come forward to have any medical treatment at this time; officers now turning to the public for information that could further help their enquiries. It includes anybody that may have been in the surrounding area on Boxing Day and those with CCTV or Doorbell videos.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information or can help to contact police by calling the non-emergency number 101 and quote the case’s reference number of 44240560090. They can further submit details using the online reporting tool available on the Hampshire Police website, with all official support and further guidance available on the links here.

Alternatively, readers can contact the “independent charity” Crimestoppers 100% anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 for absolutely free; or via their anonymous online forms which can be found through their website: https://orlo.uk/250kR

PICTURED BY ALAMY (GGGRJ4): Official logo of Hampshire Constabulary as viewed on the exterior of police vehicle.