A BASINGSTOKE man has been taken to hospital after being punched several times outside a Londis store. 

The man in his 30s suffered a broken jaw and laceration to the head in the assault outside the Londis store in Alencon Link at around 9.35pm on Monday, August 12.

Police said he was punched several times and was taken to Southampton General Hospital to receive treatment.

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Police said, as part of the investigation, a 43-year-old man from Fleet has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and remains in custody.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and information following the serious assault.

They would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44240345419.

You can also report online: hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.