TEENAGER required surgery after a vicious assault in the High Street.
The 18-year-old victim, from Colchester, was punched in the face, near the George Hotel, at 3.30am on Sunday.
The victim was taken to hospital and currently in a neurological intensive therapy unit where his condition on Tuesday was described as serious but stable.
A suspect was last seen running off along Maidenburgh Street.
Anyone who can help should contact DC Harris at Colchester Serious Crime Team on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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