A MAN suffered "serious injuries to his face" after being assaulted outside of a nightclub in Winchester.

Between 11.30pm on December 13 and 12.30am on December 14, a man was punched in the face while walking through the smoking area of Vodka Nightclub.

Officers have now launched an investigation and have released an image of someone they are keen to speak to in connection with the assault.

The man is described as being between 20 and 30-years-old, around 5ft 8ins tall, white and with light coloured hair which was shaved at the sides and longer on top.

He was wearing a dark jacket, which had a pale collar.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Can you help us identify this man? Do you recognise the man in this CCTV image?

"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44190448950, or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."