A 20-YEAR-OLD man was dragged from a taxi by three men and then seriously assaulted outside the Premier Inn on Victoria Street at around 3.30am on Thursday.

The man suffered serious but not life threatening injuries. 

The three men fled the scene after the assault in the direction of New Street.

Police are trying to trace a silver Nissan Juke in connection with these men. 

The men are described as black with a slim or skinny build.

Two of them are said to have been wearing dark clothing with their hoods up apart from one who was wearing lighter coloured trousers.

Detective Tracey West Said: “Although this is a violent, unprovoked attack it remains an isolated incident.

"We are looking to identify these men and the car we think they were driving prior to the incident.

"Did you or have you seen a vehicle like this driving around Basingstoke recently? Do you live near New Road and did you see or hear anything?

"We want to hear from you. Please call 101 quoting 44150410520.”