A MAN was left unconscious after he was attacked in Southampton city centre.
Shoppers watched in horror as a man stamped on the head of the victim after beating him to the ground.
Police were called to Above Bar Street at 2.30pm today after reports that a fight had broken out outside the WHSmith store.
The 31-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but, according to police, had regained consciousness by the time he reached Southampton General hospital.
A 24-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident and was being questioned on suspicion of wounding with intent.
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