Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Basingstoke on Thursday, July 23.
At around 10pm a 43-year-old man was assaulted by a group of youths in Pentland Close.
The victim suffered cuts and bruises to his head after being hit with a golf club and was treated at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Detective Constable Jon Swift, of Basingstoke CID, said: “This was a particularly nasty attack that has resulted in the victim requiring hospital treatment.
“The assault was unprovoked and the victim is fortunate that his injuries were not more severe.
“We believe a group of four youths were responsible and we would ask anyone who saw anything in Pentland Close last Thursday night to contact us as soon as possible.”
A 27-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Basingstoke have been arrested and bailed in connection with this incident.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Swift at Basingstoke CID on 0845 045 45 45 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000.
