A MAN has been charged after a serious assault in Southampton on Thursday.

Officers had been seen outside the Texaco garage in Queensway after 7.30pm.

Police confirmed they were called to a report of a serious assault against a 48-year-old man outside Palmerston House on Queensway.

David Scott Patience, 41, of Kent Street, Southampton, has been charged with causing GBH without intent.

Police say they are still keen to speak to two men who witnessed the incident.

One of the men was wearing a red top and riding a push bike and the other was wearing dark coloured clothing.

The two men are urged to contact police on 101 quoting 44180346865.