Detectives have appealed for information following reports that two people were injured in an assault at Basildon.

Police were called shortly after 10.30pm on Wednesday, November 5 after a report of an incident in woods at Vange.

A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the incident but there was no sign of any assault victims.

Police are currently searching open land and Basildon Golf course in connection with the investigation. A search is also being carried out at a property in Kent View Road, Basildon.

Anyone with information about an assault in the golf course area on Wednesday night should contact detectives at Basildon CID on 101.