A man in his 40s is reported to be in critical condition in hospital after an assault in central London near the Southbank Centre. Multiple outlets say police are treating the incident as an attack by a small group of men. The reports describe the suspect group as around four people, who assault the victim after he is approached, with accounts stating he is kicked to the ground and then attacked. The incident is reported to have happened on the evening of the incident, with the victim being taken to hospital afterward. Authorities say officers are making urgent inquiries and are working to establish the circumstances around the assault, including the identity of those involved and the exact sequence of events. Police are also likely to seek information from witnesses in the area. At this stage, no arrests have been publicly reported in the available coverage. The investigation continues as officers gather evidence and review information from those who may have been nearby.