Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident where two men were assaulted by a third man, whilst outside of a pub at the junction of Albert Road and Napier Street in Southsea.
At 12.50am on Monday, November 30, a 44-year-old man and a 47-year-old man were both stood on the pavement smoking cigarettes outside of the 5th Hants Volunteer pub.
A third man approached them and, unprovoked, assaulted both men; knocking one to the ground and then assaulting the second man, who tried to intervene. This caused one to lose a tooth and receive a bite mark on his ear, which later became infected, while the other man sustained a cut lip requiring eight stitches.
Both men also suffered concussion as a result of the incident. Both men received hospital treatment for their injuries.
The offender is described as:
- Aged between 25 and 30 years old
- 5ft 11ins tall
- Slim build
- Short blond hair
- Fair complexion
- Wearing a pin striped suit and a white shirt
Police spokesperson said, “This was a sudden and unprovoked attack which left both men shocked. The offender was violent in his attack and we are looking for anyone who saw what happened to contact police.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Fratton police station 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.
