Police update on Milton Road drugs incident as another man arrested and five rushed to hospital in serious condition
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Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to Hope House in Milton Road just before 5.30pm – with the force reporting earlier in the week four people were seriously ill due to taking drugs. The individuals were rushed to hospital while two Portsmouth men, aged 49 and 54, were arrested for dealing Class A drugs.
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Giving an update, a police spokeswoman said: ‘We have since also arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. All three are from Portsmouth and have been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries to continue.
‘In total, five people ended up being taken to hospital, four of which have since left hospital. One man, who is in his 50s, remains in hospital at the current time.’