Two people have been charged following an alleged serious assault and robbery in Gosport.

Shortly after 5am on Tuesday 17 May, police received reports that a man in his 20s had been assaulted in St Johns Square, and had suffered head and facial injuries as a result.

During the incident, it’s alleged that a Samsung mobile phone was stolen.

Following enquiries, 18-year-old Stanley Lambie, of Warsash Road in Fareham, and 22-year-old Aiden West, of St Johns Square in Gosport, have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery.

Stanley Lambie was also charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 19 May).