A man was assaulted and taken to hospital following an incident in Clacton where men reportedly forced their way into a caravan armed with weapons.

Essex Police arrested two men on suspicion of aggravated burglary at a caravan park in Valley Road.

Officers received reports that a man inside was assaulted and was taken to hospital with hand injuries.

The men, aged 36 and 55, from Great Bromley and Clacton, have now been bailed until Monday September 28.

It follows reports on Sunday August 20 that men forced entry to a caravan armed with weapons.

Police have not disclosed the nature of the weapons.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clacton CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/137694/20 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.