Pair charged over 81-year-old Rotherham man's assault

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

Two men have been charged after an 81-year-old man was assaulted.

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

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.

Damien Hunt, 29, of Doncaster Road, and Kieran Rice, 21, of Oakes Meadow, both in Rotherham, have been charged with section 18 assault with intent.

Mr Rice has also been charged with possession of a controlled drug.

They appeared at Rotherham Magistrates' Court earlier where they were remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 28 August.