Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were attacked in Alton in the early hours of Christmas Eve.
The incident occurred as the two local men; a 39-year-old man and a 40-year-old man left the Wheatsheaf pub and walked along Lenten Street towards the junction of Westbrook Road at about 1.30am.
As they walked home they heard shouting from behind them and then remember being attacked.
The 39-year-old man had his nose bitten and suffered serious facial injuries as a result. The 40-year-old man also suffered injuries to his head which required stitches. It is believed both men lost consciousness and have not been able to provide descriptions of their attackers.
Detective Constable Colin Heggarty said: “This seems to have been an unprovoked attack on two men enjoying the festivities in Alton before heading home for Christmas. I would appeal for anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Colin Haggarty at Alton CID on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
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