Colchester woman suffers head injuries after Greenstead attack

Essex Police have launched an investigation after receiving reports a resident in Heatley Way, Colchester, was assaulted shortly before 8pm on Wednesday.

The victim, aged in her 20s, suffered a number of injuries to her head but none of them are considered to be life-threatening nor life changing, according to Essex Police.

Officers did attend the scene and carried out a widespread search of the Greenstead estate but no-one matching the description of the suspects could be located.

Eyewitnesses had initially believed somebody had been stabbed but it has since transpired the woman who was injured may have been defending her neighbour.

Tim Young, Colchester councillor for the Greenstead ward, has now said it is time to crackdown on criminal activity in the area once and for all.

He said: “This sounds like a horrific incident and my sympathies go out to the victim and I hope she is recovering well.

“This does sound like other incidents which we have had recently which have emanated from the same group of young people.

“We need to clamp down on this as soon as possible and the quicker these culprits are found the better.

“We have got to stamp out this sort of behaviour because it is starting to cause problems in what is otherwise a friendly and community-driven part of Colchester.”

Essex Police has since confirmed no arrests have currently been made in relation to the incident but officers are continuing to explore all avenues of inquiry.

Eyewitnesses and anyone with information or CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage are now being urged to contact the force immediately.

A spokesman said: “If you have any information you can call the police on 101 quoting incident number 42/35075/22 or submit a report online at essex.police.uk

“You can also use the Live Chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am and11pm.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.”