Appeal for witnesses to Hayling Island assault

We are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Hayling Island on Saturday afternoon (4 March).

We were called shortly after 4.30pm to a report that a man had been assaulted outside of Clapps Convenience Store on Sea Front. 

The victim, who is in his 20s, was located with serious injuries to his face. He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains at the current time. 

Officers investigating the assault would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault or the moments leading up to it. 

Perhaps you were driving along Sea Front at around 4.30pm and have dash cam footage that may assist our enquiries? 

We are particularly keen to speak to a man, seen in the area at the time, in connection with this assault. He is described as:

• Black
• Aged in his early forties
• Tall
• Of large build 
• Hair in short braids
• Wearing a dark blue/navy hoody, dark tracksuit bottoms and dark trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 44230088791.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/