A MAN who woke up in hospital with broken ribs says he has no recollection of what happened to him.

Personal items in a black holdall belonging to the man, 31, are missing following a possible incident on Wednesday.

The local man was at the grassy area at the bottom of Mersea Road, close to St Botolph's roundabout at around 9-9.30pm. He recalls smoking, and the next thing he remembers is waking up in Colchester General Hospital.

Detectives need to speak to anyone who was in the area at time and witnessed any incident.

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Andrea Ford at Colchester CID on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.