Fourth man charged in connection with serious assault in Cosham
Charges follow dispute between groups leading to hospitalisation
A fourth individual has been charged following an investigation into a serious assault in Cosham, linked to a confrontation between Afghan men.
The incident happened on 12th March, resulting in a 31-year-old man being stabbed in the leg, his injury was initially believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency services responded after being alerted at 2:28pm, with the victim hospitalised in a serious condition but later confirmed stable, they have now been discharged.
Police remained active in the vicinity of Hawthorn Crescent and Cosham Park as inquiries continued.
Charges and Ongoing Investigation
Following six arrests, three men faced charges over the assault:
Arif Ahmadzai, 18, of Albert Road, Southsea, charged with attempted murder.
Abdullah Mirzad, 18, of New Road, Portsmouth, charged with attempted murder.
Abdul Shinwari, 19, of Alma Road, Southampton, charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon.
The trio was remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 16th March, scheduled for an additional hearing on 13th April.
Attiquallah Shinwari, 22, with no fixed address, emerged as the fourth accused, charged with attempted murder.
His court appearance is scheduled for today (26th March).
Further Arrests and Bail Conditions
Police also arrested an 18-year-old from Southampton on suspicions of possessing a knife blade in public, who received bail until 13th June.
Two men, aged 21 and 29 from Portsmouth, arresting for witness intimidation, are bailed until 12th June.