Portsmouth police tape off road in Somers Town

By Millie Salkeld

Published 26th Jan 2021, 10:14 BST

Updated 26th Jan 2021, 11:30 BST

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A ROAD has been closed off by police.

Police have taped off Margate Road in Somers Town with police cars blocking off both ends.

Neighbours said the the road had been taped off since last night when emergency services arrived to help a young man.

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Margate Road in Somers Town, Portsmouth. Picture: Millie Salkeld

Margate Road in Somers Town, Portsmouth. Picture: Millie Salkeld

Resident Julie Webb said: ‘I didn’t see what happened but I was round by the shop and saw a young lad being worked on. He looked really bad.’

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The News has approached Hampshire Constabulary for more information.

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Police tape at the end of Margate Road, Somers Town. Picture: Millie Salkeld

Police tape at the end of Margate Road, Somers Town. Picture: Millie Salkeld

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