AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a Saints fan was assaulted "by a Portsmouth fan" at a railway station. 

Video of the incident, filmed at Basingstoke train station on Saturday, has sparked widespread condemnation after it was posted on social media.

Officers have said the injured fan is "doing ok".

In a tweet, Saintsfccop, an account run by Hampshire Police's Football Unit, said: "Pleased to say I have just spoken to the Saints fan who was assaulted on Saturday.

"Considering what happened he is doing OK. We are still assisting @BTPFootball in identifying the Portsmouth fan, and as many of you have messaged I will update you as the investigation progresses."

The incident came on the day Southampton faced Coventry City at St Mary's. Portsmouth played Oxford United away on Saturday.

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Basingstoke station at 8.21pm on 5 February following reports of a fight.

"A man was assaulted, but declined medical treatment.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and any witnesses who haven’t already spoken to police can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 612 of 05/02/22.”

Now well wishes have poured in for the fan on social media with one Saints fan tweeting "Just hope the guy is okay."

Another Twitter user added: "Hope the saints fan is on the mend & this doesn't put him off from going to more games".

One Portsmouth fan added: "As a Portsmouth fan I’m utterly sickened this happened and my thoughts are with the poor gentleman.

"Hopefully the BTP catch up with the scum that did it".

A video of the incident was originally posted online but has since been removed. 

The person who posted the video said: "Absolutely no place for this kinda behaviour whatsoever disgusting. 

"Most importantly I hope the guy is safe and well".