Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where a large group were involved in a fight outside of the Tesco store on Elm Grove, Portsmouth.
At around 11.15pm on Saturday, December 20, police attended after reports of a large group involved in an altercation.
On police arrival one man, a 29-year-old from Southsea, was seen on the ground, being punched and kicked by others.
Another man, a 22-year-old from Fareham, received a bite to his cheek as a result of the incident, and was taken to Queen Alexandra hospital for treatment.
PC Marcus Phelps said, “This incident involved a large group and would have been seem or heard by residents, as well as other people travelling through the area or using the Tesco shop. I would ask anyone who can help to contact us as soon as possible”
A 19-year-old man from Cosham, an 18-year-old from Southsea, and a 20-year-old, also from Southsea, were arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released on bail, to return on February 23, 2009.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Marcus Phelps at Fratton police station on 0845 045 45 45 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000.
