TWO groups of teenage yobs who attacked each other with weapons at Rayleigh train station are being hunted by police.

The gangs clashed in front of shocked commuters arriving home at rush hour.

A witness, who did not wish to be named, said: “There were two groups of youths gathering there, one about 20-strong, one of about eight individuals. They were wearing hoodies and scarves but none looked older than about 16.

“They were carrying items that could be used as weapons, like pieces of wood. There was some fighting, and one kid was beaten.” Detective Constable Dave Rabbit, from British Transport Police, said: “It appears a group of about seven teenage boys, travelled from Wickford to Rayleigh where they were met by a group of about 20 other males of a similar age.

“An altercation took place on the platform, after which the smaller group got on a train.

“They are thought to have disembarked at Hockley.”

The fight took place at 6:45pm last Wednesday. Anyone with information can call 0800 405040 and quote incident number 503 of April 1.