Police are hunting four Sri Lankan men after a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the head in Mitcham yesterday morning.

He suffered stab wounds to his head during the attack in Cedars Avenue at about 2am.

Man in his 20s found stabbed near Mitcham Common.

Police said he was now in a stable condition.

No arrests have been made, but police say they believe four men of Sri Lankan heritage were involved.

One of the men is described as 5ft 7ins, of athletic build, with spikey hair and wearing a blue jumper.

Police closed off the whole of Cedars Avenue while they investigated yesterday.

Anyone with information is urged to call Wimbledon CID on 07919 690416 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.