A man was assaulted after a brawl broke out in Thurrock.

Officers took to the scene on London Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, after the altercation involving two men, erupted in the street.

A white van was reported to have pulled up and a man described as in his 20s, 6ft tall with long black hair tied up in a bun, got out the vehicle. 

An altercation then took place between him and a man in his 20s, who was hit over the head during the assault.

The man in his 20s was then rushed to hospital with a head injury. 

Essex Police are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident, which took place around 6.30pm on September 1.

A spokesperson from the force, said: "If anyone was in the area and saw what happened, has CCTV or dash cam footage please call Grays CID on 101 quoting crime reference  42/138765/20.

"You can report also it online at www.essex.police.uk."