Detectives are continuing to speak to seven men, aged between 16 and 33, who were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray following an incident in Clacton
An 18-year-old-man from Clacton is in a stable condition in Queens Hospital, Romford following an operation for a fractured skull.
The incident happened in the Coopers Lane area of Clacton at about 7.40pm yesterday.
Police want to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or has any other information.
They are asked to contact detectives at Clacton on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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