Two men have been charged after a man was kicked on the floor near a McDonalds.

Jaden Mildenhall, 18, of Coronation Cottages in Robertsbridge, and Alexander Curtis, 18, of Rother View in Robertsbridge, have been charged with causing actual bodily harm following the incident in Wellington Place in Hastings.

Footage shared on social media shows a man on the ground being kicked while being shouted at by his attackers.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised after initially making his way home. He has since been discharged.

DC Karen Ticehurst from Hastings CID, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a particularly vicious assault, which left a man with several injuries for which he will require ongoing treatment.

We are eager for anyone with further information or footage of the altercation to come forward.”

Any relevant information can be reported to police online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 47220202510.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.