Police are continuing their appeal for witnesses after a man was racially abused and assaulted in Portsmouth.
There are two CCTV images showing a group who were very close to where the assault took place and may have seen what happened.
A 21-year-old from Fratton was walking along Garnier Street just after midnight on Sunday November 29. He was approached by two men and two women who shouted racial abuse at him.
He was then kicked and punched to the floor, and his iPod and mobile phone were stolen.
Members of the public from a nearby house heard what happened and raised the alarm, calling police and an 
ambulance.
The man was taken to Queen Alexandra hospital where he was treated for serious facial injuries, which will require surgery.
Detective Constable Mel Sinclair said: “This was a vicious and unprovoked assault and we are gathering all possible information. As part of the investigation into this incident we have been reviewing CCTV from the area, and have seen these four people pass by around the time of the assault. They may have heard or seen what happened and we are very keen to speak to them. They may be able to provide vital information in identifying the offenders.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact CID 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.
