A man seriously injured after he was injured in a suspected fight in Braintree High Street in the early hours of Sunday is now in a stable condition.
The 26-year-old victim sustained a head injury in the disturbance, which started in Bar Sport before spilling out into the road.
The High Street was fully re-opened at 6.15pm yesterday (October 13) after it was cordoned off by police for investigation.
One other man, taken to hospital following the incident, has since been discharged.
An Essex Police spokesman said the investigation into what happened is still ongoing.
Anyone with information can call Braintree CID on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.