A SOUTHAMPTON man was rushed to hospital with head and face injuries following an attack.

A 36-year-old man suffered cuts to his head and facial injuries following an assault shortly after 6am yesterday. 

Police had been called to the incident outside an address in Wallace Road in the Weston area of the city.

The man was rushed to Southampton General Hospital however but arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage. 

Meanwhile, another man, also 36 and from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of causing section 18 grievous bodily harm.

Both remain in custody at this time.

A police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed anything should call 101 quoting 44210067691.

"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111."