Three men were reportedly injured after an early morning disturbance outside a venue in Chelmsford.
Officers were called to the alleged fracas in Moulsham Street at 2.40am on Sunday, which involved a group of people outside Chicago Rock Cafe, who later moved to Baddow Road, near Pizza Express.
A 25-year-old man from the Brentwood area suffered a fractured jaw after he was allegedly approached from behind, punched in the face and had his head was stamped on.
A 30-year-old man from Chelmsford was also reportedly approached from behind and punched in the face, breaking his jaw.
And a 28-year-old man from the Maldon area was again said to have been approached from behind, dragged to the ground and suffered a broken arm.
Two men, aged 23 and 36, from Chelmsford, were arrested in connection with the incident.
They were bailed until May 7, pending further enquiries.
Witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call Pc Ray Hull on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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