Mushin Ahmed attack in Rotherham: Two more arrests
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Mushin Ahmed is believed to have been on his way to a mosque when he was attacked
Two more men have been arrested in connection with an attack on an 81-year-old man in Rotherham.
Mushin Ahmed was assaulted on Fitzwilliam Road on 10 August while it is believed he was on his way to early morning prayers at a mosque.
South Yorkshire Police said two men aged 29 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Mr Ahmed is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital the force said.
Both men are being held in police custody.
It brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the attack to four.
Damien Hunt, 29, of Doncaster Road, and 21-year-old Kieran Rice, of Oakes Meadow, both in Rotherham, were charged with assault with intent last week.
They appeared before Rotherham Magistrates' Court on Friday where they were remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 28 August.