THIS is one of two men police are hunting after two Australian holidaymakers were left with injuries following an attempted robbery and assault in Southampton.

The 49-year-old man and his 53-year-old wife were approached by two men outside of the Giddy Bridge pub in London Road.

The woman reported that one of the men grabbed her handbag and pushed her to the floor.

He then tried to run off but was stopped by a group of students who returned the bag to the woman.

Nothing was taken from inside the bag.

But the woman was left with bruising and swelling to her head, neck and leg. Her husband was left with a graze to his hand and pain in his back.

The incident happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday, May 5.

Police are keen to hear from witnesses who were in the area at the time, especially a man who stopped and helped the couple afterwards. They described him as tall and white.

The suspects are described as both Asian looking.

The first was aged in his late thirties or early forties, 5ft 9ins tall, stocky build and short dark hair.

The second is about 30 years old, 6ft tall, tall and slim and short dark hair.

One of the men was wearing a black jacket.

Police Staff Investigator Kerrie Green said: "This assault and attempted robbery has left two tourists to Southampton with injuries.

"The area around the Giddy Bridge would have busy at the time and I'd urge anyone who saw what happened to contact us.

"We've also been reviewing CCTV to identify the two men pictured. If you recognise them please do call 101".

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Staff Investigator Kerrie Green on 101 quoting 44150150329, or via the website www.hampshire.police.uk.

You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

Minicom users should call 01962 875000.