Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was racially abused and assaulted in Portsmouth.
The 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 is investigating: “I’d really like to hear form anyone who saw or heard this vicious attack. This was an unprovoked attack which has left a young man needing surgery for fractures to his face. Please contact police if you can help in anyway.”
an you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Sinclair at Fratton 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.
