Man, 50, found slumped unconscious in street and rushed to hospital after attack in west London

A 50-year-old man was seriously injured during an assault in west London in the early hours of this morning.

The victim was found slumped unconscious in the street in Southall shortly after midnight, police said.

He was taken to hospital with severe head injuries, with his attacker or attackers apparently having fled the scene.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said his condition was serious but stable.

Detectives are appealing for information regarding the incident at the junction between Portland Road and Osterley Park Road.

Contact police at Ealing CID via 101, quoting reference 2508523/16 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.