11:33am Tuesday 12th June 2012
TWO men were attacked as they tried to get into a taxi in Leigh Broadway.
The victims, both in their 30s, were outside Mariners Court when three thugs attacked them and tried to jump into the cab.
One of the victims was punched in the face several times, causing cuts to his head and chin and the other victim was punched in the head then kicked whilst he lay on the ground. He suffered from bruising to his back, ribs and arms.
The thugs were white men in their 20s and had short brown hair.
One was slim, and another was also slim and was wearing a white top and jeans.
Police said the incident happened on May 26 at about 1.15am.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Lewis Gordon at the Rayleigh area investigation team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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