A MAN suffered minor injuries to his face after a fight broke out.

Officers were called to Bank Street, in Braintree, at around 6pm on Saturday (February 9).

Police have said a 42-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries to his face.

A spokesman said: "We were called shortly after 6pm on Saturday 9 February with reports of a fight in Bank Street, Braintree.

"A 42-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries to his face.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Witnesses should call Braintree Police Station on 101 quoting reference 42/21864/19.