Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in an underpass in Gateway, Basildon.

Three men punched and kicked a 37-year-old man from the town at 10.30pm on Thursday, May 21.

The victim, who had been walking home at the time, needed stitches for injuries to his face.

Two of the suspects were white and one was black. All three were aged in their mid-20s and wore tracksuits.

Anyone with information is asked to call Pc Matt Frohock at Basildon police station on 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org