FOUR thugs attacked a man in the early hours of the morning, leaving him with head injuries.

The incident happened at St Botolph's roundabout in Colchester at around 4.15am on Sunday.

The 34-year-old man is still receiving hospital treatment for his injuries.

The victim was attacked by a group of four white men.

One is described as around 6ft tall, of large build, with medium to light brown hair, aged in his mid 20s and with a big bushy beard. He wore a grey T-shirt with a print on the front.

Another of the men is described as aged in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and was wearing a white t-shirt with jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Lydia George at Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.