Detectives were today waiting at the bedside of a Wickford man who suffered serious head injuries in a mass brawl in Thorndon Country Park off the A127.

They are trying to find out what sparked an amazing punch-up between 50 or 60 men which left three people injured and are anxious to interview the man.

So far, they have been unable to establish what caused the fight, which they believe was arranged in advance.

The injured man, who has not been named, was initially taken to Basildon Hospital. But he was quickly transferred to the head injuries unit at Oldchurch Hospital in Romford.

Police were called at around 6pm on Sunday after several calls reporting that 50 or 60 men and women were involved in a mass fight.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Det Con Emma Brookes, at Brentwood CID, on 01277 262212.

Published Wednesday, June 11, 2003

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