Midnight Stab Shocks Portsmouth Street
Just after midnight on Sunday, 29 June 2025, terror gripped Victoria Road North, Portsmouth. A patrolling police officer was flagged down by a man clutching a stabbed victim. The 42-year-old man had been slashed at a nearby home. The quick-thinking officer gave urgent first aid as another suspect fled the scene.
Birthday Bash Turns Bloody
Police later revealed the violent stabbing stemmed from a birthday party row at the same Victoria Road North address. The victim was rushed to hospital suffering from a chest wound but was discharged after treatment.
Attacker Jailed for Six Years
Musa Farah, 24, of sussex999.co.uk/where/stubbington/" title="Stubbington" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth, was arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm. He pleaded guilty at Portsmouth Crown Court on 17 December 2025. On 19 March, Farah was handed a six-year prison sentence for the stabbing attack.
