POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was left with a facial injury following an assault in Augusta Park.

A 33-year-old man reported being assaulted by another man as he walked in the Oat Road/Rye Way area of Augusta Park, between 6.30pm and 7pm on Sunday, 4 February.

He sustained a facial injury for which he received treatment.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation that has been opened.

A 31-year-old man from Andover has been arrested on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

He has been released from custody but remains under investigation.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 44180046946.