A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after police launched an investigation.

On Wednesday, Essex Police appealed for the public's help to find Brook Gaughan, 18, of Colchester.

He was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a reported assault.

Essex Police officers, however, have now confirmed they are no longer looking for Mr Gaughan after the force arrested a man.

A spokesman for the force said: "We are no longer appealing for the public's help to locate 18-year-old Brook Gaughan who was wanted in connection with an ongoing assault investigation. 

"An 18-year-old man from Colchester has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 

"He has since been released on bail whilst inquiries continue."