A MAN was taken to hospital with head and hand injuries after being assaulted.

A 53-year-old man was walking between Dryden Close and Shakespeare Road, Popley around 6.30pm on Saturday, February 18 when he was attacked by another man.

Having suffered a minor injury to his head and another to his hand he was taken to Basingstoke hospital for treatment.

Officers are investigating the incident and would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed what happened or saw anyone acting suspiciously.

Anyone with information is asked to call Basingstoke CID on 101, quoting 44170064000, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.