A YOUNG man suffered serious injuries after being set upon by two thugs in an early hours Burger King brawl.

The incident happened in the takeaway chain's North Street site in Brighton shortly after 4.15am on February 27.

The 21-year-old man had become embroiled in a row within the restaurant when he was attacked, with his assailants unleashing a flurry of kicks and punches which left him with serious head injuries.

He was taken to hospital and remained there for several weeks after the incident, still needing continuing treatment for his wounds.

Sussex Police have now released CCTV images of two suspects they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

The Argus:

One of the suspects is black, in his early twenties and about 5ft 11in tall.

He had dreadlocks and was wearing a bright red jacket and black jeans.

The other man being sought by police is Asian in appearance.

The force say he is in his early twenties, about 6ft tall and stocky with short dark hair.

He was wearing a black jacket and an olive green hoody on the night of the attack.

The Argus:

Detective Constable Jan Summers said: "If you recognise them or have any other information that might help, please contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 151 of 27/02.

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."