Man suffers facial injuries in unprovoked assault in Waterlooville town centre

A MAN suffered facial injuries after being approached by a stranger and assaulted near a shopping centre in Waterlooville.
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The man, who is in his 40s, was attacked by the entrance to Wellington Way at around 12.45am on Monday morning.

The incident was unprovoked, according to a spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary.

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The spokesman said: ‘We have a limited description of the man who assaulted him – he was described as white, aged in his early 20s and wearing shorts and a dark top.’

A man has been assaulted close to the entrance of the Wellington Way Shopping Centre in Waterlooville. Picture: Google MapsA man has been assaulted close to the entrance of the Wellington Way Shopping Centre in Waterlooville. Picture: Google Maps
A man has been assaulted close to the entrance of the Wellington Way Shopping Centre in Waterlooville. Picture: Google Maps
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Enquiries are ongoing and police appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 44210211104.

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