Police have launched an investigation after a man suffered significant facial injuries in an unprovoked assault.

The attack happened in Colchester High Street.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was attacked at 1am on Monday.

The attacker has been described as white, in his early 40s, around 6ft 1ins tall and of medium build.

He has short fair-to-ginger hair and at the time of the assault was wearing a short-sleeved white, green, and pink floral-patterned shirt and jeans.

Police have now issued an appeal for anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV or mobile phone footage to contact them.

Anyone who can help should quote crime reference number 42/109704/22 to police who can be contacted on 101 or via the website at www.essex.police.uk.

Alternatively, use the Live Chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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