A Young man was badly beaten by two thugs in a main shopping street and is a serious condition in hospital.

The Asian victim, in his early 20s, was punched and kicked by his attackers, believed to be Somalian, in South Road, Southall.

Officers discovered him unconscious and badly hurt at about 9.30pm on Wednesday (12). He was rushed to a west London hospital where doctors say his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

No arrests have been made and police are keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack.

Anyone with information should call Ealing Police on 0300 123 1212 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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