Man charged over attack outside shopping precinct

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Image caption, The attack took place in Basildon on 4 May

A man has been charged following an attack that left the victim with serious head injuries.

It happened outside Vange Riverview Centre in Basildon shortly before 18:00 BST on 4 May.

The injured man remains in hospital in a critical condition, Essex Police said.

A 33-year-old man from the town has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and offering to supply Class A drugs. He is due to appear before magistrates in Chelmsford on Monday.

A 41-year-old man from Basildon, arrested on Tuesday in connection with the investigation, has been released on bail until 5 August.

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