Appeal for witnesses after two men assaulted outside Havant pub

We are appealing for witnesses to contact us after two men were assaulted outside of the Wetherspoons pub in Havant.

We received reports that between 2:45am and 3:45am on Tuesday 6 August, a man in his late 30s was assaulted by another man outside of The Parchment Makers pub on Park Road North. A man in his 50s attempted to intervene and was also assaulted.

Both men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers attended and a 24 year-old man from Havant was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm with intent, criminal damage to property valued under £5000 and theft. He has been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.

We are continuing to investigate this incident and are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference 44240334549.

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

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website, below.

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