A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Kelvedon Hatch will appear in court after being charged with assault.

Michael Davis, of Stocks Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, was arrested following an incident in Princes Road, Chelmsford, at about 10pm on Thursday.

He has been bailed until January 15 when he is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court.

As part of their investigations officers are looking to locate a potential witness seen walking past the scene of the incident.

This person or anyone with information is urged to contact Pc Jim Nash at Chelmsford police station on 101.