Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Grays town centre two weeks ago.
The victim, a 39-year-old man, was discovered lying in the street by members of the public in the early hours of Sunday June 14.
He was hospitalised by the attack and has stayed in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the assault.
Police investigating have made two arrests.
A 20-year-old man from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and an 18-year-old woman from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They have both been taken to Grays police station for questioning.
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