18-year-old in life-threatening condition after Chelmsford assault

Police were called to Avon Road last night

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 1st May 2024

An 18-year-old has been seriously injured in an assault in Chelmsford.

Essex Police were called to Avon Road around 8:25pm last night, where paramedics treated the man.

He was then taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers and the emergency services stayed on the scene, as well as a nearby field, for several hours.

An appeal for footage has been launched.

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