Man assaulted in Winklebury

Man assaulted in WinkleburyDetectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Winklebury on Thursday, August 21.

Sometime between 9.40pm and 9.50pm a 38-year-old man was assaulted by three men on Watson Way near to the Wellington Social Club and the bus stop.

He suffered a fractured eye socket and cheek bone and is being treated at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

Police have issued descriptions of two men they would like to speak to.

The first man is described as:
  • Mixed race
  • Aged in his 20s
  • 5ft 10ins tall
  • Medium build
The second man is described as: 
  • Mixed race
  • Aged in his 20s
  • 5ft 10ins tall
  • Shaved head
Detective Constable John Hood, of Basingstoke CID, said: “This was an isolated incident that happened during the evening when other people would have been around.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Winklebury underpass near to the bus stop and may have witnessed the assault.

“Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time is urged to contact police as soon as possible.”

An 18-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested and bailed in connection with this incident.

Can you help?

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Hood at Basingstoke CID on 0845 045 45 45 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000.
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