Appeal for witnesses to assault outside Oast & Squire Pub

We are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which occurred outside the Oast & Squire pub in Fareham last night (Thursday 8 December).

Police were called at 10.16pm after a man in his 30s had become involved in an altercation with another man outside the pub on Peak Lane.

During this incident, it’s reported that the victim was head-butted to the floor and fell unconscious after hitting his head on the curb.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains, however his injuries are not deemed life-threatening.

The man who carried out the assault was described as:

• White
• Aged in his late 30s to early 40s
• Approximately 6ft tall
• Small to medium build
• Black hair which was short and messy, and a fairly big full beard
• Wearing a grey hoodie or jumper underneath a casual black denim jacket, and black jeans

Officers are carrying out enquiries and will be reviewing CCTV. In the meantime, we would like to hear from anyone who was involved in this incident or witnessed what happened.

If you have any information, please contact police on 101 quoting 44220497185. You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org