A man has admitted attacking a Colchester taxi driver in an incident which left him in a coma.

Jack Powell, of Lattice Avenue in Ipswich, admitted robbery and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident on November 7.

Police had been called by a member of the public at 3.45am reporting that a man had been attacked in Tower Mill Road.

Witnesses reported hearing the incident taking place and when they intervened the suspect threw an item at them and made off in the direction of Bramford Road.

Officers arrived at the scene within matter of minutes and after a search of the area, located and arrested Powell, 19, at just after 4am in Wallace Road.

It is understood the victim had driven Powell in his taxi from Colchester to Ipswich.

The victim – a man aged in his 40s – sustained serious head and facial injuries.

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The cab driver, named only as Nurul at his family’s request, spent almost a month at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, from where he was discharged at the weekend.

He is now continuing his recovery at home.

Friends and supporters have rallied around the driver’s family and are looking to raise £10,000 to cover expenses incurred while he remains out of work.

The page has topped £3,800 in just a few weeks.

Powell has been bailed pending a sentencing hearing to be held at Ipswich Crown Court on January 27.