A SICKENING video of a man being brutally attacked in Rayleigh High Street has been posted on YouTube.

The footage shows the victim being chased into Eastwood Road before he is punched to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head.

A pool of blood is left on the pavement, and a woman is heard screaming, “He’s dead!”.

A man then pulls the victim’s limp body away from the road, before police arrive seconds later.

Police said it was initially feared the victim had a broken jaw, but he suffered less serious facial injuries.

The horrific attack happened at about 2.15am on July 29 outside Superdrug, as revellers were pouring out of the nightspots in the area.

It was videod by a disgruntled resident and is just one of a string of antisocial incidents filmed in July.

The clip also shows drunk people staggering into the street by the roundabout as cars swerve to avoid them. Some are seen pushing and shoving. Others urinate in the street.

In a message on the film, the resident, who called the video “Rayleigh night-time violence”, complains about the number of late night licences being granted in the town.

Linx nightclub opened in May, and permission has now been granted for a new wine bar in the High Street and Bar Blanco in Eastwood Road.

Inspector Andy Parkman, of Rochford police, said: “We don’t have a high-visibility policing operation specifically aimed at matters linked directly to licensed premises.

“But we do have officers who will be on duty and able to respond to incidents in the appropriate manner.”

He said they monitored licensed premises, and would work with other agencies to take action if necessary. This could include licensing reviews.

Police have interviewed a man in connection with the attack, but have made no arrests. Simon Sugrue, general manager of Linx, said the attack had nothing to do with the club.

He said: “None of the people were, or had been at Linx that night.”

He said they work with Pubwatch and ensure the safety of their customers, but cannot be held responsible for what happens in the street.

Anyone with information should call Rayleigh police on 101