POLICE are searching for the man in this CCTV image to help with their investigation after a man was assaulted in Basingstoke.

A 26-year-old male was attacked outside the Crown Heights block of flats, in Alencon Link, when he was walking home between 4am and 5am on Saturday, July 2.

The man was taken to Basingstoke hospital where he was treated for significant facial injuries inflicted during the assault.

Police are looking to talk to the man in the CCTV image, described as white, aged between 30 and 40, of average build and bald on the top of his head with short, dark hair on the sides.

He was wearing a dark-coloured long-sleeved hooded top with a light-coloured motif on the left chest and right arm, dark blue trousers and black shoes.

An investigation has been launched to establish the exact circumstances of the assault.

Anyone with information should contact PC Josh Beckerleg at Basingstoke CID on 101, quoting 44160245853 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.