A MAN is in hospital after suffering serious injuries to his face in an attack in Colchester.

The victim, 33, was attacked in Cannon Street at about 9.30pm on Thursday July 11.

Police say he was taken to Colchester General Hospital and described the injuries to his face as serious.

He is still in hospital but is in a stable condition.

The police helicopter was launched after the incident to search for the suspect, but no one has been arrested yet.

The area of Cannon Street was taped off by officers today as they continued to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Colchester CID on 101.