A WOMAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an early morning attack.
Police rushed to Leigh Road in Eastleigh just before 2.30am on Sunday morning to reports that two men had attacked a group of people.
This is everything we know about the incident so far.
UPDATE: Two men due in court after serious assault
What happened?
Officers were called at 2.23am to the scene and a man and a woman, both in their 20s, were found unconscious on the floor and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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The woman remains in a critical condition.
A third victim was found following officer enquiries and he sustained facial injuries.
Nearby shop workers said “a lot of people” have been asking about the incident, and a police cordon was seen in place for the majority of Sunday morning.
Has anyone been arrested?
Police have confirmed two arrests have been made.
Two men aged 27 from Fair Oak were arrested nearby on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
They remain in police custody at this time.
Enquiries are still ongoing to understand the motivation behind the assaults.
What did police say?
DI Johnstone said: “Our officers are currently trying to piece together the circumstances that led to this serious incident and we need the public’s help.
“Did you see what happened? Perhaps you recorded the incident or the moments leading up to it on your phone?
“Did you notice anything unusual happening while you were out in the town centre last night?
“Any information you might have could be vital so please get in touch.”
You can report this to police via 101 or online, quoting 44220440700.
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