Man critically injured after attack in Great Yarmouth

The incident happened in Regent Road, a busy shopping street near Great Yarmouth seafront

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after an attack near a seafront, police said.

Emergency services were called to Regent Road in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, at 12:07 GMT on Friday following reports of an assault.

The victim, who is in his 50s, was said to be in a critical condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Police said two men had been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and were being questioned.

Parts of Malakoff Close, Ordnance Road and Russell Road have been cordoned off.