DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an assault in Essex.

The attack happened in Tollesbury when a 23-year-old man sustained a broken leg during an altercation on The Chase between midnight and 1am on October 28.

The victim had been enjoying a night in the nearby Royal British Legion.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is on bail until November 22.

Anyone with information regarding the assault should call detectives at Chelmsford police station on 101.