A man was followed into his home and beaten by racist thugs.
The 30-year-old Afro-Carribean man told police he was followed along Chichester Road in North End, Portsmouth, by two men who were shouting racist abuse.
He turned into Emsworth Road and went to go into his own house.But as he tried to close the d
oor the two men forced their way inside and the victim was forced to fight them off.
The man pulled out his mobile phone and threatened to call police. It was then the two men fled.
The attack took place between 2am and 3.10am on Sunday, March 16 but police have only now asked for the public's help.
PC John Upsher, from Fratton police station, said: 'This was an unprovoked racially aggravated attack, and the victim was left shaken by the experience.
'I urge anyone with any information to come forward and assist police in identifying the offenders.
'Perhaps someone has seen the men in the area at the time or heard a commotion. I would ask that anyone with any relevant information contacts police.'
The first attacker is described as white, aged 22 to 30, 5ft 10-11ins tall, of slim build with short dark shaved hair.
He was wearing a white shirt with a red square pattern all over it and black trousers.
The second man was white, aged 22 to 30, about 5ft 7in tall and of a stocky build with short shaved fair hair.
He was wearing a white shirt and black trousers.
Anyone with any information should contact PC John Upsher at Fratton Police Station on 0845 045 45 45 or (01962) 841534, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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