Appeal for witnesses and information following racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh

Thursday, 26 March 2026 06:00

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh.

It happened at around 8 pm on Tuesday, 17 March, on Southampton Road, between the Parkway station and Lakeside Centre.

A man in his 20s was approached by three males, aged between 17 and 20, and reported being racially abused and punched in the head twice.

The trio were described as wearing black tracksuits and black jackets. One of the group was on a bicycle.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything of the incident, or anyone who has any footage of it, including dash cam, mobile phone and CCTV.

If you can help, call 101 and quote incident number 44260127978. You can also report online via the below website;

How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

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