Two more arrests after assault leaves man with life-changing injuries in Mistley
A man was found in a layby on the B1035 in Mistley on Saturday evening
Two more people have been arrested in connection with an assault which has left a man with life-changing injuries in Mistley.
A 37 year-old man was found in a layby on the B1035 in Mistley at around 5.45pm on Saturday (2 January).
A 27 year-old woman from Jaywick was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and kidnapping yesterday (7 January) and has since been released on bail until 28 January.
Meanwhile, a 42 year-old man from Walton-on-the-Naze was arrested today (8 January), also on suspicion of GBH with intent and kidnapping, and remains in custody.
Three other people arrested – a 46 year-old woman and two men aged 28 and 54 – have all been released on bail.
The woman and 28 year-old man have been bailed until 29 January, and the 54 year-old man until 15 January.
Essex Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the assault.
Officers believe the victim may have been forced into a red Renault van in the Beach Road area of Clacton before being assaulted and left in Mistley.
They are looking to speak to anyone who was driving in the Beach Road or B1035 area between 2.30pm and 5.30pm on 2 January and saw a red Red Renault van or has dash cam footage.
Reports can be submitted online or by using the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm, quoting reference 42/1335/21.
Alternatively, call 101.
Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.