A TEENAGER passed out after he was punched in the street.

The 16-year-old boy was walking along Rochford Road, Southend, towards McDonald’s restaurant, when he was attacked without warning and became unconscious.

Police are now appealing for help to find the attacker, who struck around 6.30pm on Thursday.

Fortunately the boy did not need medical treatment.

Anyone with information can contact PC Rodway at Leigh's neighbourhood policing team on 0300 333 4444.