QPR-Luton: Man critically hurt after football disorder

Police said the incident happened in an "extremely busy" area near Loftus Road

A man has been critically injured in an attack after a Championship football match.

The 52-year-old was found with a serious head injury in west London following Queens Park Rangers' 2-0 win over Luton Town on Friday night.

Police believe the man, who is from the Luton area, may have been assaulted or caught up in disorder.

Appealing for witnesses, Met Police Det Con Arrash Faghihi said the incident happened in an "extremely busy" area.

Officers found the injured man near the Uxbridge Road junction with Devonport Road at about 21:50 GMT.

"He remains in a life-threatening condition and his family has been informed," a Met spokesman said.

Det Con Faghihi urged any witnesses or anyone with mobile phone footage which may be relevant to contact the force.

"This man sustained a serious head injury, and it is vital that we make contact with witnesses quickly," he said.

"The area was extremely busy after the match and there will undoubtedly be many people with information that will assist police."

No arrests have been made.