AN attack which included a "car used" has left a man injured as police are appealing for witnesses.

Officers investigating an assault in Tilbury are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or other footage to get in touch.

Police were called to reports of an incident in Princess Margaret Road at 10pm yesterday.

 It was reported that a man had been attacked, and it was also further reported that a car was used in the incident.

 The victim sustained minor injuries.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information or footage, then please get in contact with us and quote reference number 1222 of 10 April.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service available Monday to Friday - excluding public holidays - between 10am and 9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

 "Alternatively, you can call us on 101."

 To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.