POLICE have this afternoon launched a wanted man search as part of an investigation into a serious assault in a car park during an England World Cup match.

A 25-year-old man is currently in a critical condition in hospital after the assault which happened in a car park at Chineham Village Hall, in Thornhill Way, on July 11.

Today, detectives have issued an appeal to find 31-year-old Eamon Harnett in connection with the investigation.

Mr Harnett, described as about 6ft 1in tall, of broad build and has brown hair, was last known to be living in Ascension Close, Popley, say police.

A police statement read: "We believe he may have information which could help us with our investigation, but despite our best efforts, we haven’t been able to track him down.

"That’s where you come in – if you have seen him, or know where he is, then let us know."

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 44180261526, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police were called to the scene at 7.44pm, just before half time in the England vs Croatia World Cup semi-final.

The car park of the village hall was cordoned off most of July 12 as police investigated.

A 28-year-old man from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, has previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident and has been bailed until August 18.