Three men were arrested after a man was attacked with a weapon in Halstead.

Police were called to a “serious disturbance” outside Friends Chinese restaurant, in High Street, following reports of people fighting with weapons.

On arrival, they found a 21-year-old Halstead man had a serious cut to his shoulder.

Police have refused to comment on the weapon allegedly used, but it is rumoured to have been a meat cleaver.

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