Man Brutally Attacked While Using Phone on A272 in Winchester
Police are hunting witnesses after a man was viciously assaulted on the A272 near Winchester.
Blinding Headlights Used Before Attack
The victim had stopped in a lay-by near the Three Maids Hill roundabout between 8pm and 8.30pm on Monday, 14 September to use his mobile phone. Suddenly, he was blinded by the main beam headlights of a passing car. While distracted, he was then attacked.
Victim Suffers Multiple Facial Fractures
The man sustained multiple fractures to his face and was rushed to Royal Hampshire County Hospital for treatment.
Police Seek Public Help to Identify Attackers
Officers have carried out initial inquiries and now need the public’s help. Were you in the area? Did you see anything suspicious?
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 44200356507. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
