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A UNIVERSITY of Essex student has admitted eight assaults on fellow students, including several of a sexual nature.

Mingzi Qu, 22, originally from China but living in Forest Road, Colchester, targeted lone women around Greenstead, on the way to the university and around the town.

He was arrested yesterday, charged and appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court earlier today.

He has been sent to Chelmsford Crown Court for sentencing.

See the full story in Thursday's Gazette.