A MAN was assaulted by a gang of youths in a Colchester underpass.
The victim, who had only moved to the area recently and works for Browser Media, was attacked by four boys at around 8.30pm on Monday.
He was punched in the side of the face whilst walking through the underpass leading from Matalan under Westway.
An Essex police spokesman said: “The man was very shaken from it.
“He reported it to us but wanted to go straight home. We will be taking a statement later today.”
His attackers are described as being aged between 16 and 18 years old.
One was described as being white and another mixed race.
Nothing was stolen from the victim and the attack was described as being unprovoked.
Anyone with information should contact Colchester police by calling 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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