TEN people have been arrested after gunshots were fired at a Hampshire beauty spot.
Police are continuing to investigate following a serious public order incident at Portsdown Hill on Sunday, May 24 at around 5.20pm.
Armed officers were deployed after receiving reports of a firearm being discharged.
Ten people were arrested in connection with the incident.
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of affray and released on police bail until July 9.
- A 19-year-old man from Gosport
- A 19-year-old woman from Gosport
- A 22-year-old man from Fareham
- A 19-year-old man from Fareham
- A 24-year-old man from Fareham
A 26-year-old man from Havant has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a firearm and is in police custody.
A 24-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and is in police custody.
A 24-year-old man from Havant has been arrested on suspicion of affray and is in police custody.
Two people were released without charge.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Fratton CID quoting Operation Heka, by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.
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