A MAN suffered serious head injuries after he was attacked by a group of men.

The assault took place just after 1.20am this morning, as the 28-year-old victim stood outside a house with a friend in Spoonwood Close, Rooksdown.

The group attacked him before running off towards Winklebury. Police believe it was an unprovoked attack.

The man was taken to Basingstoke hospital with serious head injuries before being transferred to a specialist neurological unit where he remains in a critical condition.

Detective Inspector Darren Barrett said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information about who may be responsible to contact us.”

A 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm with intent, and remain in custody at Basingstoke police station.

Anyone with information can contact Basingstoke CID on 101.