A MAN from Colchester is recovering at home after a late night attack in the town.

The victim, aged 22, sustained cuts, bruises and concussion following the attack on St Botolph's Street close to the Brittania car park.

The attacked happened at 4am on Saturday.

Investigating officer PC Richard English, said: "This man sustained some quite nasty injuries at the scene.

"We’re hoping that someone saw the attack as we haven’t got a description of the assailant."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Colchester police station on 101.