Two teens aged 17 and 19 have been arrested for attempted murder over a sword attack in Cheam on New Year's Day that left a 19-year-old man with 'life changing' injuries.

The victim, who has not been identified, was making his way to a friend's house after attending a New Year's Eve party when he was attacked around 6am.

He was found collapsed by an off-duty police officer suffering from injuries to his head and neck in Belmont Rise at the junction with Hillside Road.

Anyone with information can call Sutton police on 020 8649 0747 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.