Harlow: Investigation launched into serious assault

Officers have launched an investigation after a man was found with serious injuries in Harlow in the early hours of Sunday 9 February.

Colleagues from the ambulance service called us to the Esso Garage in Fourth Avenue at just after 3.30am.

A man, aged in his 50s, had been found with a serious head injury. He remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Karen Knibbs said:

"Officers are working at pace to understand the circumstances with lead to this incident.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in or near the Esso Garage in the early hours of this morning to get in touch.
"I would also like to hear from anyone who was driving past at the time and might have captured some vital information on their dashcam.
"I know an incident like this is concerning to the public, our officers were at the scene within seven minutes, and we will be in the area to continue our enquiries."

If you have information please quote incident 0161 of 9 February.

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