A MAN is recovering from serious injuries in hospital after an assault.

The victim in his 50s was attacked in Artillery Street, Colchester, at 5.30pm on Thursday, July 21.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack, with the suspects believed to have been driving a Ford car.

An Audi with a partial index of CE04 was in the area at the time and detectives believe they may have witnessed the incident. 

Although the incident ocurred last week, details were only released by Essex Police on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Colchester CID on 101.