POLICE investigating a serious assault at Eastleigh have issued a description of a teenager they want to trace.

Officers were called to Parnell Road at around 2pm on Monday after a 17-year-old boy was found with several puncture wounds to his neck, leg and back.

He was taken to hospital after being treated at the scene by a critical care team.

Now police have issued a description of a person who was seen in the area at the time the teenager was attacked.

He is described as being white, aged 17-18, approximately 5ft 4in, slim with dark brown hair. He was wearing a grey jumper, grey trousers, black trainers, and a black crossover bag.

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Detective Sergeant Mark Harris, said: "We understand this incident may have caused concern in the local community.

"We have taken steps to ensure that there is an increased police presence in the local area and a higher visibility of uniformed officers carrying out patrols and engaging with local residents.

"We would implore anyone who may have information – regardless of how small or insignificant you believe it to be – to please come forward.

"It could prove vital in us piecing together how the incident unfolded, resulting in a teenage boy being seriously injured."

Police are anxious to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, plus anyone who dash-cam, CCTV or Ring doorbell footage of the incident.

They can call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44230232760.