A teenager has had his skull fractured after a Southampton street attack.

Two teenagers were assaulted in Thornhill yesterday evening, after the men were walking along Warburton Road.

An 18-year-old was attacked, and suffered a fractured skull as a result.

Officers have investigated a 17-year-old boy in connection with the assault, and remains in custody.

A 19-year-old was also attacked during the incident.

Officers investigating have appealed to the public for information on the assault that happened at 5pm.

PC Ella Knight from the Western Investigation Team in Southampton said: "This incident happened at a busy time of the day and we believe many people not only witnessed this incident but also tried to stop and help.

"Were you on Warburton Road yesterday at 5pm? Did you see what happened? Please get in contact, call 101 and quote 44180153110."