A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was brutally assaulted and left for dead.

The 28-year-old from Portslade was attacked outside the King Of Rock shop in Kings Road, Brighton, at about 5am on Sunday.

The offender pushed the victim to the floor before assaulting him and then got into a black 4x4 vehicle and left the scene.

The victim suffered serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Police are still trying to establish whether any weapon was used.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and questioned by police before being released on bail while officers carry out further inquiries.