A MAN was attacked with a broken glass bottle in the early hours of the morning.

Police say the 21-year-old was struck in the face with the bottle in Barrack Street, Colchester, at about 4am yesterday morning.

He was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-changing, injuries. 

A 27-year-old man from Colchester arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

He has been released under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on it is asked to contact DC Tim Harris at Colchester CID on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.