Police are appealing for witnesses after a man working at the Hat Fair in Winchester was assaulted.

The attack happened between 11.30pm and midnight on Saturday, July 6, at North Walls Recreation Park.

The victim, a 34-year-old man, was walking back to his tent at the end of the night when he was assaulted by a group of about five people.

He was thrown to the ground and kicked repeatedly before being pushed into the river, which resulted in a dislocated shoulder.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact PC Vanes by phoning 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 18001 101. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.