Officers are appealing for information after a man was found suffering from serious injuries in Southsea.
Police were called at 3.20am this morning (Monday, 15 July) shortly after the man was found on Waverley Road.
The man had sustained significant facial injuries. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he is undergoing treatment.
Detective Constable, Graham Skull, said: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to establish how the man sustained these injuries.
“We’d like to speak to anyone who was in the area during the early hours of this morning, between 2am and 3am. Did you see or hear anything unusual? Do you have any information that could assist our inquiry?
“Residents will notice a number of officers out and about in the area today. They’ll be carrying out enquiries and are also available to discuss any concerns with members of the community.”
Anyone with information should contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44190246336.