A MAN has been left in a life threatening condition following a high street fight.

Police were called after a man suffered a head injury after falling during a brawl with a group of people near to McDonalds in High Street, Hadleigh, at around 8.55pm on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital and is in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

Officers arrested two boys in connection with the incident yesterday.

Police arrested a 13-year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and a 15-year-old boy from Benfleet on suspicion on actual bodily harm, assault with intent to resist arrest and assisting offenders. They remain in custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon CID on 101 quoting 1450 13/10 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.