A MANHUNT has been launched for a thug with a mullet hairdo who broke a man’s cheekbone in a street attack in Fareham.

The 21-year-old victim had been walking home after drinking with friends when he was punched, wrestled to the floor and kicked.

He had been to the Cuckoo Pint pub and was walking home through The Gannetts when a man stopped and then punched him in the face. There was a scuffle during which the victim was punched and kicked again before his attacker ran off.

The victim suffered cuts, bruising and a fractured cheekbone in the assault and was treated for his injuries at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham.

His attacker was aged about 20, white, 5ft 10in and of medium build. He had a mousey blonde mullet and was wearing a black jacket with blue jeans. The attack happened December 23 at 11.15pm.

Anyone with information should contact Fareham CID on 0845 045 4545 or the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.