Hockley: Man 'Critical' After Found Unconscious

3 February 2014, 06:14 | Updated: 3 February 2014, 08:16

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An investigation is underway after a man has suffered serious head injuries in Hockley.

The 41-year-old, who is thought to be from Southend, was found unconscious in the Broad Walk area by a member of the public just before 8am on Saturday (1st February).

He was taken to Southend Hospital but was transferred to Queens Hospital in London where he remains in a critical condition.

36-year-old Glen Cooper, from Broad Walk in Hockley, has been charged with GBH and is due at Southend Magistrates Court this morning (Monday 3rd February).