Police are still searching for witnesses following an assault in Laindon.

A group of people were involved in a verbal altercation outside the Four Seasons pub in Victoria Road, sometime between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday May 16. 

One of the group, an 18-year-old man from Laindon, was then assaulted and knocked unconscious. 

He was taken to hospital with a head injury and later discharged.

Essex Police officers searched the area for suspects and they are still looking for witnesses to come forward following the incident.

Anyone with information should call Essex Police on 101 quoting reference 42/68291/18. 

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form here.