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Man beaten unconscious by strangers in 'remorseless' violent robbery in south London, police say

A man was beaten unconscious by strangers in a "remorseless" violent robbery in south London, police say.

The victim was with a friend in a shop on Portland Road, South Norwood, when he was approached by a man he said he had never seen before.

The stranger was then joined by another man. Scotland Yard said the pair then began to attack the victim, who was head-butted, kneed in the head and repeatedly punched as he lay unconscious on the floor.

The victim was then dragged unconscious into the street where he was kicked in the head and stamped on.

During the attack, which lasted approximately two minutes, the man's bag was taken. He is now recovering from a fractured eye socket.

The incident took place at approximately 8pm on September 15.

The Metropolitan Police's South Area Command Unit subsequently launched an investigation into the incident and released images of two men they wish to speak to as part of an investigation

PC Luke Dowling said: “This was a sustained, remorseless attack that must not go unpunished.

“The man is incredibly lucky he didn’t escape with more serious injuries. We are working to trace those responsible and hold them to account."

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