A MAN had to be taken to hospital after suffering a "serious" head injury following an attack in Colchester over the weekend.

Essex Police officers are investigating a serious assault which is reported to have taken place in Osborne Street shortly before 2.40am on Sunday.

The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered a serious head injury and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

A 26-year-old man from Colchester has since been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Timothy Coyles, of Colchester CID, said: “This was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

"But we do continue to appeal for anyone who may have any information which could assist our investigation to come forward.”

The force is now asking anyone with information which could help the investigation to get in touch.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

“Live Chat is an online service available on our website Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, between 10am-9pm, where you can send and receive real-time direct messages with an online digital 101 operator.”