A MAN in his forties has been brutally assaulted outside a bank in a Hampshire town.

Two men, 45 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm for the attack outside the old Lloyd's Bank on St George's Square in Bishop's Waltham.

The incident, which left the victim with a concussion and injuries to his face and ribs, happened on Sunday, September 29, between 12.30am and 1am.

Now police have appealed to members of the public who may have seen anything relating to the incident, or who have dashcam or CCTV footage that might help their inquiry.

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The now-closed Lloyds Bank on St George's Square, Bishop's Waltham (Image: Google) Here is the police's statement in full: "We are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of an assault in Bishop’s Waltham.

"Officers were called to a report that a man in his 40s had been assaulted outside the old Lloyds Bank on St George’s Square/Houchin Street between 12.30am and 1am on Sunday 29 September.

"The man suffered a concussion and injuries to his ribs and face.

"Officers launched an investigation and two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

"A 45-year-old man from Bishop’s Waltham and a 21-year-old man from Poole have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. They have been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries.

"Officers are still carrying out enquiries and would like for witnesses to come forward.

"Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Do you have any dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist with our enquiries?

"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the reference 44240422519."