A MANHUNT has been launched for two robbers who threatened multiple victims with a bottle before stealing from them.

The incidents happened across Southampton and one man was left in hospital after being attacked by the pair.

The first robbery happened on Shirley High Street. near McDonald's and Tesco, when the victim was made to hand over his mobile phone.

A similar incident happened on Shirley High Street a short time later and further robberies happened on Commercial Road, near the junction with Hill Lane, and then in Hoglands Park.

All the robberies happened between 2.25am and 3.40am on Sunday and police are keen to speak to anyone who has information.

PC Russell Smith from Southampton Central Police Station said:   “Did you witness any of these incidents or see two men walking from Shirley High Street to Hoglands Park via Commercial Road?  "What route did they take? One of the men was holding a bottle.

“The suspects may have approached other people and threatened them. Are there other similar incidents, so far not reported?"

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote reference number 44170200888 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.