Police were called to Greenstead Social Club, Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester shortly after 10.05pm on Friday 5 May.
Officers and ambulance service colleagues attended and found a man, 20s, unconscious, outside in a car park.
He had sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital, where he remains. At this stage, his injury is considered life-changing.
A man, 26, has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and remains in police custody.
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