POLICE are hunting two people after crowds watching a Morris dancing performance were kicked and spat on, with one woman grabbed around the neck.

Hampshire Constabulary has launched an investigation after the attack outside The Guide Dog pub in Earls Road, Southampton on Thursday.

Witnesses said a man and woman got out of a taxi near the pub before being abusive and threatening to the crowds watching the Morris men.

The man is then said to have kicked one woman before grabbing another woman around the neck and spitting in her face.

Police were called to the incident at about 8.45pm, and have now released images of two people they want to speak to.

Anyone who recognises the people in the images, or has any information, should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 44160272700.