A witness
to a fatal attack on two Polish men in Essex has described seeing a gang
of teenagers all over one of the victims "like a pack of hyena
It came as the Polish Ambassador Arkady Rzegocki and
local MP Robert Halfon visited the scene of the assault following
Arkadiusz Jozwik's death.
The country's embassy said it was "shocked" by the killing in Harlow.
Six teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in The Stow on Saturday evening.
Mr Jozwik, 40, died of head injuries on Monday.
A 43-year-old man, also from Harlow, was later discharged from hospital following treatment for suspected hand fractures and bruising to his stomach.
The witness, a man who did not want to be identified for fear of reprisals, said he tried to help.
"They were punching and kicking the man who was almost dragging them into the pizza shop, shouting for help," the witness told Sky News. "I could see bruises on his face.
"I managed to grab him away from the attacks and shouted for them to get out. They just hung around outside the shop waiting for their victim to come out."
The witness said the victim he saved was one of three Polish men who had ordered a £10 pizza from the shop.
They had collected the meal and were sitting outside in the pedestrian precinct when they were attacked at about 11.30pm on Saturday.
"Afterwards I went outside and one of the victims was lying beside a rubbish bin," the witness said, adding the person had a bloodied ear and "was trying to get up".
"I pressed his hand, but there was no reaction. I told him I had called for help, but I don't think he was aware of anything. He was the man who died.
"I asked the kids hanging around what they had done and they just said 'we didn't do anything, he just fell over.
"There was a third victim, lying about 20 yards away near a shop sign. He was injured and I told him to stay there until the ambulance arrived."
Flowers have been left on a bench near to where the attack took place.
Essex Police say one line of enquiry is that the man's death was a hate crime.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Al Pitcher said: "Following this vicious attack, a man has sadly lost his life and I urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible."
Five 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, all from Harlow, were arrested on suspicion of murder. They have been released on police bail until October 7.
Police have increased patrols in the area where the attack took place, and a 48-hour dispersal order will be in place from 7pm on Wednesday.
The order, which covers The Stow shopping centre, gives officers enhanced powers to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Superintendent Andy Mariner said: "Over the last two months we have received reports of nuisance and anti-social behaviour in The Stow, which have affected the quality of life for residents and shop owners.
"These complaints relate to groups of youths congregating in the area, riding bikes and motorbikes and generally acting in an anti-social manner.
"We have been carrying out daily patrols and working together with Harlow District Council's community safety team to address these issues and take appropriate enforcement action as necessary.
"Those patrols were increased following the tragic death of a man who was assaulted in the area at the weekend, and in our discussions with the public we have been made aware of further incidents of anti-social behaviour that had not been previously reported to us.
The country's embassy said it was "shocked" by the killing in Harlow.
Six teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in The Stow on Saturday evening.
Mr Jozwik, 40, died of head injuries on Monday.
A 43-year-old man, also from Harlow, was later discharged from hospital following treatment for suspected hand fractures and bruising to his stomach.
The witness, a man who did not want to be identified for fear of reprisals, said he tried to help.
"They were punching and kicking the man who was almost dragging them into the pizza shop, shouting for help," the witness told Sky News. "I could see bruises on his face.
"I managed to grab him away from the attacks and shouted for them to get out. They just hung around outside the shop waiting for their victim to come out."
Police have increased patrols at The Stow following the incident
They had collected the meal and were sitting outside in the pedestrian precinct when they were attacked at about 11.30pm on Saturday.
"Afterwards I went outside and one of the victims was lying beside a rubbish bin," the witness said, adding the person had a bloodied ear and "was trying to get up".
"I pressed his hand, but there was no reaction. I told him I had called for help, but I don't think he was aware of anything. He was the man who died.
"I asked the kids hanging around what they had done and they just said 'we didn't do anything, he just fell over.
"There was a third victim, lying about 20 yards away near a shop sign. He was injured and I told him to stay there until the ambulance arrived."
Floral tributes to Mr Jozwik have been left at the scene
Essex Police say one line of enquiry is that the man's death was a hate crime.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Al Pitcher said: "Following this vicious attack, a man has sadly lost his life and I urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible."
Five 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, all from Harlow, were arrested on suspicion of murder. They have been released on police bail until October 7.
Police have increased patrols in the area where the attack took place, and a 48-hour dispersal order will be in place from 7pm on Wednesday.
The order, which covers The Stow shopping centre, gives officers enhanced powers to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Superintendent Andy Mariner said: "Over the last two months we have received reports of nuisance and anti-social behaviour in The Stow, which have affected the quality of life for residents and shop owners.
"These complaints relate to groups of youths congregating in the area, riding bikes and motorbikes and generally acting in an anti-social manner.
"We have been carrying out daily patrols and working together with Harlow District Council's community safety team to address these issues and take appropriate enforcement action as necessary.
"Those patrols were increased following the tragic death of a man who was assaulted in the area at the weekend, and in our discussions with the public we have been made aware of further incidents of anti-social behaviour that had not been previously reported to us.
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