POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted outside a pub in Alton.

At around 1am on Saturday the 23-year-old was outside The White Horse on the High Street. He is said to have been struck by another man and knocked unconscious.

The victim was taken to the North Hampshire Hospital at Basingstoke with a fractured jaw and other facial injuries.

Det Con Jonathan Swift said: "I would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or anyone who has any other information that could assist our inquiry."

A 31-year-old man from Alton has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Dc Swift, at North Walls police station on 101 or Crime­stoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.