POLICE have released further details after a man was hospitalised by two bike riding youths who hunted him down as he tried to run away.

The pair initially threatened the man in the street, causing him to flee.

But the bike riding duo gave chase, tracking the man down in a nearby street and punching and kicking him.

The pair stole then stole the victim's phone and keys.

The man, who police describe as vulnerable, was later found injured a mile away from the incident by two passers-by.

He was rushed by ambulance to Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester after suffering cuts to his head and lip.

Police are now appealing for information about the assault, which took place in Eastleigh in the early hours of Sunday, July 15.

The man, 41, was in the park in Lawn Road around 3.30am when he was approached by the two boys.

He was caught by the youths in St Lawrence Road, where he was punched and kicked.

The man was later found outside Co-op in Leigh Road - a twenty minute walk from the scene of the attack.

Darren Miller, Eastleigh District Commander, said: “This was an attack on a vulnerable member of our community.

“We are actively pursuing those responsible and are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything that night."

If you have any information, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 44180266063.