A pensioner has been found with a head injury after being attacked near a Tesco superstore.

Police were called to Tesco Extra in Bridge Road, Rainham, at about 10.38am today (August 30) to reports of a man assaulted.

A pensioner in his 70s was found with a head injury by police and the London Ambulance Service.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

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His condition is currently being assessed.

"No arrests have been made at this time and this remains a live investigation," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 quoting 2355/30AUG.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.