A disgusting Twitter troll has labelled the victim of a hate attack a "parasite immigrant".

The person called 'John Smith yep real' made the comments on Twitter after a teenage asylum seeker was attacked by a mob of youths in Croydon.

The teen remains in hospital after the gang chased him through an estate in Shirley and stamped on his head.

He was out with friends on Friday night when he was repeatedly kicked in the head and has now been "scarred for life".

The troll, allegedly from the West Midlands, also responded to graffiti reading 'Refugees Welcome' supporting the victim saying: "No! They are not welcome and signs as this incite violence."

He added: "He is a parasite by being in this country, and a coward for deserting his own country and brave country folk.

"I condemn the attack and condemn having asylum seekers in this country.

"The latter should return to their country and help their own brave folk.

"We must find asylum seekers and deport them for their own safety."

Earlier today (Mon) five people were charged and will appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court.