TWO men suffered serious injuries after being assaulted in Denmead. 

Police officers are appealing for information. 

The first incident happened at around 11.30pm on Friday, February 2 when a 53-year-old man was attacked by two men outside the Forest of Bere pub on Hambledon Road. 

He suffered facial injuries and an injury to his knee, which requires surgery.

Later, at some time between 11.30pm on February 2 and 3am on February 3, a second man, aged 37, was assaulted on Bere Road by the same two men. He suffered a fractured eye socket and a chipped tooth.

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Both victims attended the Queen Alexandra Hospital to be treated.

A police spokesman said: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incidents. Did you see what happened? Were you driving in the area and have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle? Anyone who witnessed either incident, or has footage of what happened, is asked to contact us as soon as possible.

“A 23-year-old man from Denmead has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He has been released on police bail until May 5.

“If you have any information please contact us online or on 101 quoting 44240049463.”