A FUTHER man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Colchester last weekend.

Officers were called to Magdalen Street at around 11pm on Friday, 31 March following reports of a man sustaining stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Officers have already made four arrests in connection with this assault.

One man has also been charged with attempted murder.

Joseph Little, 18 of St Marys Close, Panfield was charged with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, Criminal Damage and affray. 

Echo: Magdalen Street was shut on Friday eveningMagdalen Street was shut on Friday evening (Image: Newsquest)

This morning, April 7, another man was charged with attempted murder.

Zak Henry, 18 of Maple Court, Cambridge has been charged with attempted murder. He will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Saturday, 8 April.

Two other arrested have been bailed pending further investigation.