A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Southampton, police have confirmed.

Police are investigating a serious assault after a man in his 20s was found in Above Bar Street with serious injuries at around 4am.

He has been taken to hospital, where he remains with potentially life-changing injuries.

Three people have been arrested following the incident.

A 21-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 17-year-old boy from Winchester was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.

Police have not confirmed why the third man, a 19-year-old man from Fareham, was arrested.

Officers remain in the area today, conducting enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information can call 101, quoting the reference 44220140497. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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