A man was slashed across the face in an attack outside a block of flats.

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called to Woolston shortly before 7pm last night.

It followed reports of a man with an injury to his face in Victoria Road following a fight.

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The man, aged in his 30s, was found by officers upon their arrival.

A spokesperson from the force said: “It was reported that he had been involved in an altercation with a man known to him on Glen Road, resulting in him receiving a small slash wound to his face.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries into this incident are ongoing.”