OFFICERS have arrested a man in connection with their investigation into a serious assault in Harlow in which a boy sustained a serious head injury. The 17-year-old boy had been found injured in a car park in the Guilfords area on Sunday 2 February.

The 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Harlow on the afternoon of Monday 10 February.

Detective Inspector Stewart Eastbrook, who leads the investigation, said: “The man remains in police custody for questioning.

“I’d still encourage anyone who may have information about the incident to contact us. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem to you, it may be something that can help my team.”

If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or have any information please get in contact with us.

Please quote incident 348 of 2 February.

The public can contact detectives directly using a public portal found here https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020124R37-PO1

Alternatively, 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.