POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious assault of a 24-year-old man in Chelmsford.

Police were called to the corner of Baddow Road as it joins Moulsham Street, shortly before 1am on Sunday, June 7, with reports that a man had received serious facial injuries, believed to have been caused by a bottle.

The man has been taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment.

The suspect is described as a black man, around 5ft 7ins tall and of large build. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Chelmsford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.