ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Harlow which has left a man in a life-threatening condition.

Officers were called shortly 3pm on Friday, May 6 with reports of a man aged in his 50s found seriously injured outside an address in Potters Field.

He was taken to Addenbrookes Hospital where he continues to receive treatment to serious head injuries.

A 29-year-old man from Harlow has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Ian Jennings who is leading the investigation said: “This happened in a residential area in the mid-afternoon and I’m sure someone will have seen or heard something. I’m urging anyone with information to get in contact.”

Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.