POLICE are asking for the public's help as they probe an assault in Grays that left a man injured.

He was left with injuries to his head including a deep gash.

The assault happened at The Club (formermeley the Greenline CLubn and then more recently knwn as Banjos) on Maidstoen Road.

It was reported the victim, who's in his 20s, was attacked by a man at the premises at around 6pm on Thursday (14 July) when he was approached by his attacker.

They went outside to the smoking area at which point the victim was attacked with what has been described as a knuckle duster.

His attacker has been described to police as white, 5ft 11ins tall, of stocky build, with brown eyes and straight black hair.

A police statement says: "If you have any information or have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/184565/22.

"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-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."