POLICE are investigating after an 18-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries last week.

The casualty left the Compasses Inn in Damerham, near Fordingbridge, at 10.30pm on Thursday, March 16.

She was found on a grass verge in the High Street by a member of the public at 5am the following morning.

The woman does not remember how she was injured.

She has been treated for a fractured skull and hearing loss. Her mobile phone is also missing.

Detective Constable Jenna Osman of Hampshire Constabulary said: “We have been carrying out house to house enquiries in the area, but at the current time it is still not clear as to what happened to this woman.

“I’d urge anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact us to help to clarify what happened."

Anyone with information is asked to call Southampton Central Police Station on 101 quoting 44170103238.