A WINCHESTER man was arrested after assaulting a teenager in the city.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the incident in Southgate Street in the early hours of Sunday January 29, just after midnight.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: “We realise some time has passed since then, and officers have been making a number of enquiries in this time, but we now need to hear from any further witnesses to the incident.

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“It was reported a man was assaulted near to the Regimental Museum. A 24-year-old man from Winchester was arrested on grievous bodily harm with intent. He has since been released on bail while our enquiries continue.

“The victim, a man in his teens, suffered a serious injury to his jaw.

“If you have any information which could assist our enquiries, you should call 101, quoting the reference 44230038343.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”