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Clacton Seafront Erupts in Violence: Several Injured
11 Jul
Summary
- A large disturbance occurred on Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea early Saturday morning.
- Multiple individuals sustained injuries requiring medical attention during the incident.
- Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage related to the disturbance.

A significant disturbance occurred on Marine Parade West in Clacton-on-Sea, leaving several people injured. Essex Police responded to reports of a fight shortly before 03:00 BST on Saturday, July 12, 2026. Officers discovered multiple individuals at the scene who required medical attention.
One person sustained a serious head injury. Investigators suspect a car played a role in the incident, though it was no longer present when police arrived. The area near Pier Gap has been cordoned off, and the public is advised to avoid it. Police are actively seeking witnesses and any relevant dashcam footage to aid their investigation.