A man was hit with a brick, stabbed and robbed in Kingsbury after buying the newly released Grand Theft Auto V computer game.

The 23-year-old was attacked in Princes Avenue at the junction of Stag Lane, at 1.20am this morning after buying the sought after game at the Asda branch in Colindale.

Hundreds of gaming fans across the country queued for hours to buy a copy of the game which was released at midnight.

The victim was rushed to hospital where he is in a stable condition.

His attacker also stole his mobile phone and his watch.

Detectives from Brent Police are investigating the attack.

Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.