WINCHESTER Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at a beauty spot near the city.

An argument between a man and a woman resulted in the woman being placed in a headlock. She was not injured.

It happened between 2-4pm last Friday, July 19, at the St Catherine’s car park on Garnier Road, St Cross.

The man drove away in a silver BMW.

PC Jonathan Duggan, based at Winchester police station, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the argument and has any information that may assist the investigation.”

He can be contacted by phoning 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 18001 101. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.