TWO brothers were beaten up round the back of a funeral directors in an incident police are describing as a "motiveless attack".

Officers are investigating after a 30-year-old man was left with a broken jaw and his 27-year-old brother sustained a fractured shoulder.

The two brothers and their friend were walking near the rear of Alexander and Dry Funeral Directors in Seal Road, Basingstoke, at about 3.15am on Saturday when the incident took place.

A group of about 10 men were initially involved in a verbal altercation which then escalated and the victims were assaulted when they tried to walk away.

Detective Constable Tracy West from Basingstoke CID said: “This appears to be a motiveless attack. 

“The victims were left with serious injuries which required hospital treatment. We are seeking any information which may help us identify the attackers.

“There were several members of the public in the area when the incident took place who may have seen what was happening.

“We are also looking to identify another man who also may have been assaulted by the same group a short while later.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Basingstoke CID 101, quoting 44150026283, or call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.