A HUNT has been launched for two attackers after a man was beaten in Southampton city centre.

Police say a 28-year-old man was in Vernon Walk, Southampton, when two men he did not know punched and kicked him to the ground.

The victim was treated for concussion, cuts and bruising following the attack, which happened at about 10.10pm on Monday, January 22.

The attackers ran off towards London Road and Bellevue Road, passing a group of people as they fled.

One of the men is described as being white, with mousy blonde hair cut long at the front and short on the sides.

He was clean shaven, had broad shoulders, and was wearing a suede-looking green or grey jacket with a black folded-down collar, grey jeans, and white trainers.

The other is described as being white, with black hair cut short on the back and sides and long on the top.

He had dark stubble and was wearing thick, dark-rimmed glasses, and had a tattoo on the right side of his neck.

He is thin and tall and was wearing dark trousers, a black three-quarter length coat with a hood and fur trim, and white high-top trainers.

A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "Anyone with information is asked to call Police Staff Investigator Louise Robbins at Southampton Central Police Station on 101, quoting 44180028867 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."