A WOMAN suffered a fractured spine and other serious injuries during an incident on former farmland.

Police are investigating reports that a group of people were involved in an altercation at Dowd’s Farm Park, a 16-acre area of open space off Wellstead Way, Hedge End, last Thursday.

A police spokesperson said: "During this incident, a woman in her 20s suffered a broken sternum and a spinal fracture.

"As part of enquiries, a 24-year-old man from Bursledon and a 23-year-old woman from Botley were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

"They have been bailed until August 5 while enquiries continue.

"We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or the events leading up to it. We believe other people were in the park at the time, including a group of young people and someone with a small dog."

The incident occurred between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on July 7.

Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting incident number 44220271988.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where messages can be left anonymously.

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