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Teenage Man Arrested Following Newport Assault

Police were called to Newport yesterday (Monday) after reports of a fight in the street.

The fracas, which took place on Hunnyhill, led to a 19-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of common assault and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.

Emergency services had received the call just before 3.40pm after members of the public became concerned by the disturbance. 

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"Officers attended Hunnyhill after reports of an altercation in the street.

"A 19-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of common assault and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.

"He has been released with no further action on those matters.

"A postal requisition will be issued in relation to driving without insurance."

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