Police make four arrests in Gosport murder investigation

Detectives investigating the death of a 22-year-old man in Gosport have made further arrests.

Officers were called to Keyes Road at 2.32am on Friday, 24 November after the man had been seriously assaulted in the area. He subsequently died of his injuries and his family has been informed.

A red Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a collision at the scene, which we are also linking to our investigation. 

Two men, aged 18 and 24, and a 35-year-old woman, all from Gosport, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

A 67-year-old man from Salisbury has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They are currently in police custody.

A 19-year-old man from Gosport arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, November 24, has been released on police bail until 24 February.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly said: “We would like to thank the community for their cooperation and patience while we have been working the area. We know this is a devastating incident for the victim’s family and will have been shocking for those living in the area.

“We are continuing our work to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and would still like to speak to anyone who may be able to assist. Were you in the area at the time of the incident, did you see what happened or see anything you think could be linked? Did you see a red Vauhall Corsa in the Gosport or Fareham area before or after the incident?

“We’d also ask anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage that could help us to contact us as soon as possible. If you saw the red Vauxhall Corsa in the Fareham and Gosport area we also want to hear from you”. 

Inspector Sam Warne added: “Our Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to be in the area of Nobes Avenue, Keyes Road, James Close and Gorselands Way throughout the day. If you have any concerns please feel free to approach our uniformed officers who will be carrying out regular patrols and house-to-house enquiries.” 

Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to submit it via our online portal by visiting https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23E13-PO1

You can also call 101 quoting reference 44230480582 – Operation Talus.  

To submit information 100% anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/