A MAN has suffered a head injury following a reported assault in Frinton.

Police were called to Connaught Avenue by ambulance crews following concerns for a man on Saturday night.

The man, aged in his 40s, had sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital.

Reports to Essex Police suggest the man was assaulted.

Reports on social media claim there was an altercation outside the Arnies cocktail bar.

This morning, police could been seen blocking the road and cordoning off the area.

A spokesman for Essex Police added: "We were called at around 8.47pm on Saturday by ambulance colleagues following concerns for a man in Frinton.

"It was reported to us that he was assaulted.

"We continue to carry out enquiries in the area today.

"Anyone who has information or saw what happened should call 101 and quote 1159 of 15 January."