Two badly hurt in 'racist' attack

An Asian man is seriously ill in hospital after a suspected racist attack in Leicester.

The man, who has not been named, is in a critical condition after a row with a group of white men outside a supermarket on Saturday.

Another Asian man suffered serious injuries in the incident, but was released from hospital.

Leicestershire Police said officers were keeping an open mind but think the attack was racially motivated.

Detective Inspector Dave Richardson said: "We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw a group of possibly four or five men or youths in the area of Netherhall Road, near to Rosebarn Way, during Saturday evening to get in touch with us.

"Even the smallest amount of information could be vital to our inquiries.

"Investigations are in their early stage and we are trying to ascertain the circumstances leading up to this attack taking place. At this stage, we are keeping an open mind, but are treating the incident as a potential racially motivated crime."

The injured man was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where his condition was described as critical but stable.

Eight people, aged between 15 and 22, have been arrested in connection with the incident.