POLICE officers have launched an investigation after a man was found with serious injuries in Harlow in the early hours of this morning.

Colleagues from the ambulance service called the police 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.”

Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible and quote incident 0161 of 9 February.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. 

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
Alternatively you can call 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

ESSEX Police have sealed off a garage forecourt in Harlow Town Centre.

The garage is situated between Kitson Way and Third Avenue in Harlow.

The whole forecourt is sealed off (1000 hrs) and three police units are protecting the scene.

YH has contacted the police press office for more details.

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