POLICE are hunting these men after a late-night baseball bat attack in a Southampton neighbourhood.

A pedestrian was on Montague Avenue when two men on a moped pulled up, asked him for a cigarette and then attacked him when he refused.

They then stole the 22-year-old man's grey Adidas bag, which contained cash and keys, before fleeing the scene on a blue and white moped.

The incident happened between 11.35pm and 11.45pm on Friday, August 4, near the junction with Montague Close.

The rider of the moped had his face covered but was not wearing a crash helmet, while the passenger was about six feet and six inches tall and was wearing a helmet.

Detective Constable Donna McKay said: "Were you in the Montague Avenue area of Bitterne late last night?

"Do you remember seeing two people on a blue and white moped, possibly carrying a grey Adidas bag? If so, we would like to hear from you.

"We would also like to take this opportunity to remind pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings, particularly if they see a moped approach with a rider and a pillion passenger."

The victim was taken to Southampton General Hospital and given treatment for a head injury and was later discharged.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44170300972, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.