POLICE officers in Grays are appealing for information following an assault in London Road on Sunday (26 April).

It was reported five people got out of a blue Ford EcoSport at around 5pm and approached another vehicle. The incident happened close to the Aldi store.

One of the group then punched a man sitting in that vehicle a number of times.

London Road in Grays, close to where the attack took place.

A police statement says: "This is a busy road and we believe there will be people who saw what happened and also who have footage of it and we need them to come forward.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/63817/26.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to 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 on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."