Essex altercation: Man arrested in Colchester high street

Police were called to an incident in the High Street just before midnight on Friday September 27.

Officers found a man with an injury to his head who was taken to hospital.

His injury was not though to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 25 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has been released on police bail.

Police said enquiries are on-going.

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Detective Inspector Jason Scrivener said: “Our investigation is continuing at pace.

“There were a lot of people in the area outside Coda and I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage to get in touch.

“I understand this is concerning, but I want to reassure people that we believe this to be an isolated incident and our officers are working to understand the circumstances.”

A police spokesman added: "Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"Please cite incident 1443 of 27 September."