Man arrested over New Year alleged assault

A man's been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in Fareham

Published 13th Feb 2023

At about 11.20pm on Saturday 31 December 2022, a woman was attacked by a man in Bishopsfield Road.

She was sat in a parked blue and white Volkswagen Transporter van when the man opened the door and dragged her out by her hair.

The woman suffered minor injuries to her hands and legs and the man left the scene.

Following an initial police investigation, a 48-year-old man from Fareham was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and making threats to kill.

He has been released on police bail until 1 April while the investigation continues.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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