1130 hrs

Statement from Essex Police

WE were called to reports of an assault in Quarry Spring, Harlow, by colleagues in the ambulance service shortly before 6pm on Thursday 28 January.

A man had been found with serious injuries to his head.

He has been taken to hospital by air ambulance where it was confirmed he has suffered a fractured skull.

Our officers remained at the scene overnight and our enquiries will continue today.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on it should submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

You can also call us on 101 and cite incident 958 of January 28.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org.

0800 hrs

ESSEX Police have placed a cordon around Pennymead Tower in Harlow.

Five cars are positioned at strategic points around the tower that is situated off Momples Road.

There wasn’t anyone coming in or out of the tower.

There was a burning smell hanging in the air and one of the garages at the back was open.

YH has contacted the police press office for more details.

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