CCTV released after street attack leaves man with serious facial injuries
Police have launched an appeal after a man was beaten up in the street
CCTV has been released after a man suffered serious facial injuries following an attack where he was repeatedly punched and kicked.
The police received reports that between 4am and 5am on April 5, a man in his 20s was by Go Rouge, in Palmerston Road, when he was attacked by an unknown man and woman.
The victim was punched multiple times before being pushed to the floor, where they continued to kick him causing serious injuries to his face and arm.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “We have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help in identifying this man.
“Do you recognise him? Perhaps you witnessed the incident or have mobile phone footage that could assist?”
He has been described as being a black man, aged between 20 and 23-years-old, with a tall and skinny build. He had black braided hair and was wearing a dark puffa jacket, a cream top, jeans, and white and black trainers.
The woman, who was with the man, is described as being white, aged between 20 and 23-years-old, with a medium build and blonde hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or submit information via the police website, with reference 44260158715.