A 34-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries after being robbed in Basildon on Thursday (May 19).

the incident, which saw a small amount of cash taken, happened in the Luncies Road and Stagden Cross area at around 10.30pm. 

Police are appealing for witnesses. 

Anyone with any information or who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact Dc Rob Lewis at Basildon CID or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.