ONE man suffered a fractured skull and another a broken jaw during a brawl in Southampton.

Police have now launched an appeal to find out more about the fight, which involved about seven men.

They have specifically appealed for a taxi driver to come forward.

The brawl happened on Sunday at 1.30am between Redbridge Fire Station and St James Chiropractic Clinic, in Romsey Road.

PC Esra Gumus, of Shirley CID, said: “We know a silver taxi was parked in Redbridge Hill at the time this brawl happened and the driver may have some vital information that could assist us with our enquiries. I’d urge him or her to contact us.”

Call Shirley CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.