Police are investigating after a 51 year-old man was assaulted in Leigh Park, leaving him with a broken ankle and minor injuries to his face

The assault took place in an alleyway off Littlegreen Avenue sometime between 11.30pm on Saturday 19 February and 12.37am the following morning..

The victim is now recovering at home.

Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area, including reviewing CCTV, and are now turning to the public for assistance. 

If you saw the victim or anyone else in the area at the time police want to hear from you.

Police are now releasing an image of two people, one wearing white clothing and the other dark clothing, who were seen in the area at the time. They may be able to assist police enquiries.

Anyone with information that may assist the police enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting reference 44220070964.

Alternatively go online and submit information via the following form: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/