Two arrested over 'brutal' Rotherham attack

Mushin Ahmed is believed to have been on his way to a mosque when he was attacked

Two men have been arrested in connection with a "brutal" assault on an 81-year-old man in Rotherham.

Mushin Ahmed was assaulted on Monday in the area around Fitzwilliam Road and Mushroom Roundabout.

Mr Ahmed is believed to have been on his way to early morning prayers at a mosque. He is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

South Yorkshire Police said two men aged 21 and 29 have been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Det Ch Insp Zaf Ali has appealed for any witnesses to come forward.