HAMPSHIRE Police have stepped up a hunt for a pair of brothers wanted in connection with an acid attack on a Southampton woman.

Extra police will be in Guildhall Square tonight handing out appeal leaflets one week after 37-year-old Carla Whitlock suffered life-changing injuries in the brutal assault outside Turtle Bay.

The mother-of-six sustained extensive burn injuries and may never regain the sight in her right eye.

Detectives continue to search for Billy and Geoffrey Midmore who they want to question in connection with the assault, while officers are also searching Kent and London for the pair.

Detective Inspector Will Whale, leading the investigation, said: "It’s very apparent that Geoffrey and Billy Midmore know that we want to speak to them.

"We ask people to look at these photos, visit the Hampshire Constabulary Facebook page, look at the injuries sustained by the victim - and if you know where the Midmore brothers are then call us straight away.

“If you don't want to identify yourself, please remember that information can be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"We have circulated these men nationally as wanted persons and the borders are closed to them. We have every reason to believe they are still in the country and are still focusing on the south east of England. Our round the clock investigation will continue throughout the weekend and we would ask them to give themselves up. It’s only a matter of time 'til we find you, come and speak to us now.

"We are focusing now on supporting Carla through her recovery. She has shown exceptional bravery and we will continue to support her as this investigation continues.

"We have received tremendous support from the public and the media in the past couple of days, and as a result, have received some really good information which we are looking at today and is hugely valuable to this enquiry.

"We'd like to thank the public for their continued support and ask that you continue to share our appeals."

Billy is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, with blue eyes and a scar on his left arm. He speaks with a London accent and is of stocky build.

Geoffrey is described as white, 5ft 1ins tall, with green eyes and a scar on the right side of his face. He is of stocky build and has a tattoo on his hand.

The public is warned not to approach the pair but call police on 101 immediately, quoting Operation Interstate.