Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following a report of racially aggravated assault on Wednesday 7 May.

The incident, which occurred between 8pm and 8.30pm, took place on a Stagecoach bus (number three) between Winchester town centre and Waitrose, Stockbridge Road, Harestock.

The victim, aged in his 20s, was physically and verbally abused, leaving him with injuries to the face.

We are keen to hear from anyone who was travelling on the bus in question at the time of the incident.

Did you witness anything of the assault? Do you have any mobile phone footage of it?

If you can help us with any of the above, or if you have any other information which may assist us, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250199100.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via their website, below;

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As part of officers’ ongoing investigation, two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A 21-year-old man and 42-year-old woman, both from Winchester, were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Both have since been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.