A third teenager has been arrested in connection with an assault which left three men with facial injuries.

The victims were attacked by a group of five people in East Gate, in Harlow town centre, just before 3.50pm on Saturday, February 18.

They were left with head and facial injuries.

A 17 year-old boy from Harlow was arrested yesterday (Sunday, February 19) on suspicion of assault and violent disorder.

He has been released on bail until May 25.

On Saturday, a 14 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and a 15 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

The 14 year-old has been released on bail until May 25.

The 15 year-old boy remains in police custody.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 679 of 18/02 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.