POLICE are investigating an assault that occurred at Lampits Hill, Corringham, at around 8.10pm on Tuesday (16 June).

During the assault, the victim, aged in his 20s, reported being sprayed with an unknown substance, though it is not believed to have been a corrosive.

He was taken to hospital for assessment and the investigation continues.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police and quote incident 1169 on 16 June.

A statement says: "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.

"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."

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