Portsmouth: Police given more time to question murder suspect
An 18-year-old man was stabbed in Guildhall Square
Police investigating the death of a teenager found stabbed on the steps of Portsmouth Guildhall have been given more time to question a 23-year-old man.
Detectives can continue to hold the suspect arrested on suspicion of murder until shortly after midnight on Thursday.
Police said they were called to Guildhall Square at 11.00pm on Saturday after the 18-year-old man was stabbed by another man he did not know.
Three teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17 were initially arrested as part of our enquiries, but have been released without charge and will face no further action.
Chief Inspector Paul Markham said: "This is a shocking incident for our local communities where a teenage boy has died in the city centre on one of the busiest nights of the week.
"We understand the impact this will have had on the boy’s family, friends, and the local community.
"Whilst we can’t comment further on the investigation at the current time, there is no wider risk that we have identified to the public.
"Additional patrols are planned around Guildhall Walk over the coming days and weekend. If you have any concerns please speak to one of our officers in the area.
“We regularly make proactive efforts to target knife carriers and remove weapons from the streets of the city.
"We are still keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Guildhall Walk and Guildhall Square areas at around 11.00pm on Saturday."