A MAN has been arrested after an assault which has seen another man taken to hospital.

It was reported to Essex Police a man in his 50s was attacked in Porters Field in Braintree at about 11pm yesterday, September 23.

The victim suffered injuries to his face and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 42-year-old man from Braintree was arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody.

Police are still appealing for information about the incident.

A spokesman said: “Anyone with information about the incident, or who has dashcam, doorbell or any footage of it which has not yet been passed to us, is asked to contact us as soon as possible.

“Please quote incident 1384 of September 23.

“You can submit a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm.

“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555111.”