UPDATED: Essex Police are no longer looking to identify a man with a distinctive leg tattoo who they wanted to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Colchester.

Essex Police are investigating reports of an assault at about 1.55am on Saturday 27 July in Colchester High Street.

The man concerned attended a police station and is assisting the police with their enquiries. 

If you have any information about this incident please contact Essex Police by quoting incident 136 of Saturday, July 27.

Reports can be made using the force's online Live Chat service found at the bottom right of the home page.

Alternatively, you can call 101, or make an anonymous report through independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.