The man was left with facial injuries after the attack in Queen Street, Colchester (Image: Google Maps)
Three men have been arrested after an attack in Colchester town centre left a man with injuries to his face.
Police received reports of an assault in Queen Street, which leads to High Street, shortly after 1.30am on Wednesday.
Two men from Tiptree — aged 19 and 20 — and a 21-year-old man from Colchester were subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The trio remain in custody.
The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered facial injuries in the attack.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Essex Police, quoting crime reference number 42/272327/21.
Essex Police can be reached on 101, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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