A MAN was left with facial injuries after being kicked in the head by a group of people after he left a party.

The victim, in his 20s, had been at a gathering in the Parkfield Street area of Rowhedge.

After leaving at around 1.15am he was attacked by a group of people who forced him to the floor and kicked him in the head.

The incident happened on Monday, May 8 but details have only just been released by the police.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Christopher Raynsford at Colchester police station on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/65904/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.