A man was knocked unconscious inside a bar after confronting another man who allegedly grabbed a woman inappropriately.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place at roughly 1.30am this morning in Yates, in Head Street, Colchester.
The 33-year-old man who was knocked unconscious was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured eye socket.
While the suspect was being ejected from the building, police received reports that he had been assaulted.
Officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of assault and sexual assault and a 24-year-old man on suspicion of assault.
They both remain in custody for questioning.
Call Colchester CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/13780/20 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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