Update: Statement from Essex Police

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of an assault in Lower Meadow, Harlow, at around 2.25am on Friday 28 February.

“Officers attended and were on the scene by 2.35am.

“A man aged in his 40s was found to have been assaulted, suffering serious injuries.

“He was taken on to hospital and is receiving treatment. His condition is not life-threatening.

“Officers are conducting inquiries in the area and are carrying out patrols.

“An investigation into the assault is being led by detectives.

“Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible.

“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.

“It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“Please cite incident 77 of 28 February.”

ESSEX Police has sealed off part of a street in Harlow.

Lower Meadow is off Paringdon Road.

When we attended (0900 hrs) two units were protecting the scene.

YH has contacted Essex Police for more details.

More follows.