Man beaten up by gang as he walks through Whitmore Way, Basildon

6:40pm Sunday 21st October 2012 in News By Emma Thomas

A MAN was set upon by a gang of thugs as he walked through Basildon.

Police are treating the attack, which happened outside the Big Q shops in Whitmore Way, as unprovoked.

The 36-year-old victim, from Basildon, was left with severe cuts and bruises to his face and shoulders. He was taken to Basildon Hospital.

Investigating Officer, Pc David St John, said: "This assault caused the man to lose consciousness and memory of the event. Nothing was stolen from him so it makes the incident even more disturbing and confusing. We have had some witnesses to the event come forward, but none can offer any descriptions on the assailants. We know there were others in the area who have yet to come forward. We would urge them to do so.”

Anyone with information in connection with this assault, which happened at 1am on Saturday, October 13, is urged to contact investigating officers at Basildon police station on 101.

Comments (4)

9:58pm Sun 21 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

I dont believe the attack was unprovoked atall. If things were stolen, then maybe. Probably someone getting a little to mouthy, or he has crossed someone in his path who he dont like. Could be over drugs, I suppose we dont know. The Big Q shops has been pretty infamous in Basildon over the years, so an attack up there is just normal. Well sortoff.
I dont believe the attack was unprovoked atall. If things were stolen, then maybe. Probably someone getting a little to mouthy, or he has crossed someone in his path who he dont like. Could be over drugs, I suppose we dont know. The Big Q shops has been pretty infamous in Basildon over the years, so an attack up there is just normal. Well sortoff. Basildon.lad.21

2:03am Mon 22 Oct 12

SpiffSpaffington1984 says...

theres cctv cameras covering every part of the shops except round the back, what a load of good they are
theres cctv cameras covering every part of the shops except round the back, what a load of good they are SpiffSpaffington1984

2:04am Mon 22 Oct 12

SpiffSpaffington1984 says...

theres cctv cameras covering every part of the shops except round the back, what a load of good they are
theres cctv cameras covering every part of the shops except round the back, what a load of good they are SpiffSpaffington1984

11:07am Mon 22 Oct 12

Olivia2847 says...

What are always assumed to be thugs?
What are always assumed to be thugs? Olivia2847

Comments are closed on this article.

click2find

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree