Police have launched a hunt after a gang forced their way into a Southampton home and seriously assaulted a man.

The occupant, a man in his 40s, suffered serious but not life-threatening head injuries when the group of between four and six men broke into the flat in Denzil Avenue at around 10.30pm on Sunday and assaulted him.

Police believe the group of men were wearing hooded tops and something that covered their faces.

Officers are appealing for help from anyone who lives in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 and quote 44170283610.