A SERIOUS assault in an alleyway has provoked a police response in New Town, Colchester.

Police have cordoned off Kendall Road Folley after an incident at 9pm on Saturday left a man with serious injuries.

The victim was taken to Colchester Hospital, though his condition is not believed to be life-threatening, police have said.

Officers remain on the scene and a spokesman for Essex Police told the Gazette the force’s investigations are continuing.

A bundle of police tape had also been discarded in a nearby bin, suggesting there may have been a wider police cordon in place before it was later scaled down.

Police are treating the assault as an isolated incident.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Officers were called to reports of a serious assault in an alley between Kendall Road and Winnock Road in Colchester, at just after 9pm on Saturday, September 28.

“A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, these are not believed to be life-threatening.

“Our enquiries are continuing at pace.

“We are treating this as an isolated incident.”

Councillor for New Town and Christ Church, Sam McLean, urged any witnesses to contact the police to assist their investigations.

He said: "I wish the victim a full and quick recovery and that the perpetrator is brought to justice.

"I urge all witnesses to contact the police immediately, if they haven't already."