Investigation update following Petersfield assault and CCTV released

Officers investigating an assault in Petersfield that took place in the early hours of Saturday, 9 April have made two further arrests.

The incident occurred around 1.30am in Chapel Street, and involved five men attacking a man in his 20s, causing him a serious head injury.

It was reported the incident followed a disagreement in The George pub earlier in the night, at around 11pm on Friday 8 April, involving one of the group and the victim.

A man, aged 19 from Petersfield, was initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He was released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Officers have since arrested two further people.

A man aged 18, from Petersfield and another man, also aged 18, from Liphook, have both been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have been questioned by officers and released on police bail with conditions while enquiries continue.

We continue to appeal for information and officers investigating this incident have today released these CCTV stills of two men they would like to speak to.

We know the images aren’t great but do you recognise them? Perhaps you recognise their clothing?  

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident, no matter how small it may seem, should call us on 101, quoting the reference 44220139207.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ where information can be left anonymously.