Two men have been jailed for four and a half years each after they held a knife to the victim's throat, stabbed them and smashed a bottle over their head.

Marc Bache, 23, of Brockhurst Road in Gosport, was arrested and charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Andrew Lewis, 34, of South Street in Gosport, admitted wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Hampshire police was called at 5.20pm on September 16, 2024 to reports that a 21-year-old had been confronted by two men in an alleyway positioned near Thornbrake Road.

The victim had a knife held to his throat by one man before being stabbed in the abdomen, and the other man then smashed a bottle over his head.

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As the suspects left the scene they shouted to a witness “It’s nothing personal love”.

The victim had sought refuge at a friends address and was taken to hospital, but has since made a full recovery.

Bache and Lewis were jailed at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 30 May 2025.

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District Commander for Gosport, Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy said: “Our message to criminals in Gosport around serious violence and other criminality has been simple – ‘not in our town’.

"We work closely with our partner agencies and the community to address these issues and I’m pleased that this court result underlines our commitment that we will not tolerate knife crime or serious violence in Gosport.

"I hope the significant sentences both individuals will now have to serve will help the victim to move forward safe in the knowledge that both men are in prison.

“There are serious consequences for everyone involved in crimes like this, whether you are a victim or you have chosen to carry a knife.

“We continuously work with partners to manage individuals at risk of reoffending, identifying those who have been involved with knife-related offences and providing opportunities for engagement and diversion, pursuing prosecution and enforcement when appropriate”.