Men carrying belt and bat sought after Southampton assault

Officers are investigating after a man in his 40s was hit over the head with a blunt object on Thomas Lewis Way.

He reported being assaulted after stopping to help another man who was seemingly being attacked by a group.

Following the incident on October 5 at around 10.50pm, officers are appealing for anyone with information about three men to come forward.

Do you know these men? (Image: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary) One man aged is described as being between 35 and 40 years old, bald with a short dark beard.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, a grey jacket, dark trousers and black shoes, and he was carrying a belt.

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The second man was white and aged between 35 and 40-years-old, wearing a dark puffer jacket, tight jogging bottoms, and carrying a sandbag.

The third man is described as white and aged between 35 and 40-years-old.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and white trainers. He was carrying a black baseball bat.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference 44240430235.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 11.