Appeal for teens to come forward after man injured in Colchester
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police are appealing for teenagers who witnessed a "nasty attack" in Colchester town centre to come forward, after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Officers were called to High Street shortly before 7.55pm on Saturday 9th October to reports of a large group fighting.
A 22 year-old man was found at the scene and taken to hospital for treatment to a fractured eye, jaw and nose.
Detective Sergeant Richard Vince said: “This was a nasty attack that has left a man seriously injured and we are progressing our enquiries to identify who was responsible, including viewing CCTV footage.
“It is not yet clear how many attackers there were, but the suspects were part of a group of about 20 teenage boys and girls.
“I understand that not all these people would have involved and I believe there will have been witnesses who were shocked by what took place and may find it difficult to come forward.
“I would encourage them to speak with their parents or guardians and contact police, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”