POLICE have launched an investigation following an assault, which left a 49-year-old man with a broken ankle and facial injuries.

At around 6.30 pm on Friday 21 October at St Leonard's Close, Bulford there was an altercation between a male motorcyclist and pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 49-year-old local man, was assaulted and sustained facial injuries and a broken ankle.

The motorcyclist has been described as white, aged in his late teens/early twenties, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall with short dark hair and of average build.

He was wearing a tracksuit and a crash helmet and the bike is described as a black sporty 125cc.

An investigation is underway and officers are appealing for anyone who can help identify the man described to come forward.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DS Dean Garvin at Salisbury CID on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where details may be left anonymously.