A TEENAGER was reportedly struck with a crutch and punched in the face during a fight outside a pub in Fordingbridge.

The incident occurred at around 3.50pm on Saturday July 9 in where it is alleged that a large group of young people became involved in an altercation outside of the George Pub in Bridge Street.

This subsequently spilled out into the High Street road, causing traffic to stop.

During the altercation, it is reported that a 15-year-old boy was assaulted after being punched in the face and struck with a crutch. This resulted in him suffering injuries to his face and back.

The group then quickly dissipated from the area, fleeing the scene.

Hampshire Constabulary are now investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

A police spokesperson said: “Police have carried out initial enquiries but are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, filmed it on their mobile phone or who may have dash-cam or head-cam footage to please contact us.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference 44220274773.

Alternatively, you can submit information by visiting hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report and filling in a form.