A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an 82-year-old was left with seriously injured.

The 45-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested in the Frinton area just before 1pm today.

He is currently being questioned by detectives at Clacton police station.

The attack happened outside the Co-op shop in Elmtree Avenue, just after 7am on Sunday..

The victim, who lives nearby, is being treated at Addenbrookes Hospital.

He suffered serious facial injuries as a result of the attack.

Police are still appealing for witness and urge anyone who knows anything who has not yet spoken to officers to contact Clacton CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.