Officers appealing for witnesses following GBH assault in Eastleigh

We are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, following reports of a GBH assault in Eastleigh.

The incident occurred at around 4pm yesterday afternoon (20 March) on Beaulieu Road in Eastleigh whereby a teenage boy has been involved in an altercation with a group of individuals.

The victim has fallen down the steps of a footbridge along Beaulieu Road, whereby he was further assaulted.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital and treated for head injuries, although they are not serious or life-threatening.

We are aware of reports of the incident being recorded on mobile phones and we would ask that these are not shared on social media.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you see what happened?

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call 101, quoting 44210104823.

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.