POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Colchester, which has left a man with serious injuries.In the early hours of today, at about 2am, two men were chased by a group of youths along Goring Road.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Colchester, which has left a man with serious injuries.

In the early hours of today, at about 2am, two men were chased by a group of youths along Goring Road. One of the men, a 20-year-old, was attacked, possibly with a weapon, and suffered serious head injuries.

He was taken to Colchester Hospital but was later transferred to Romford's Queen's Hospital.

If you can help identify those involved or have any information about the incident, call Colchester CID on 0300 3334444.