POLICE have released a CCTV image of a group of people that they would like to speak after an assault.

It comes after a man was reportedly assaulted outside Sharkies Sports Bar on Above Bar Street in Southampton at around 1.05am on Sunday, May 7. 

He was involved in a verbal altercation when he was assaulted.

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A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “The victim, aged 24, was knocked to the floor, hitting his head on the ground causing him to lose consciousness.

“We believe that the people pictured may have witnessed the moments leading up to the assault or the assault taking place.”

They added: “If you recognise yourself, or you know the people in the image, we would ask that you come forward and contact us. As you may hold vital information that could aid our investigation.”

Anyone with relevant information regarding the incident is encouraged to call 101, quoting reference number 44230178839.