PICTURES show a huge police presence on the scene of a serious assault near Southampton city centre.

Around ten officers, seven police cars, an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were called to London Road before 10am.

A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after being found with serious injuries.

He remains in hospital, according to police.

The incident is being investigated as a 'serious assault' by officers.

Although the road has now reopened, the cordon is still in place.

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