POLICE have confirmed at least part of what was a violent incident in Stanford-le-Hope at the weekend.

The incident happened close to the Inn on the Green pub and is reportedly part of a wider series of events.

It was reported to Thurrock Nub News that a group of youths were ejected by security staff at the pub in the town centre and later became involved in a clash with people leaving a function at the nearby Regent suite.

A witness told Nub News: "We were advised there were a group of around 15 in The Inn on the Green causing agro and got kicked out.

"I've heard they beat a kid up near St Margaret's Church , and then around five of them picked on my two friends on London London Road.

"It has been reported to police, but so far they've not responded. My friends should both should have gone to hospital as they were knocked unconscious, but only one went and was x-rayed as he bust his knee and is now on crutches. He also needs dental work."

The police did not have as much information, telling Nub News just about the initial assault - though they have been unable to find either victim or assailants.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We received a call shortly after 1.15am on Saturday 20 May from a member of the public reporting an assault at a pub on The Green, Stanford-le-Hope.

"It was reported a male was punched and suffered a cut to his lip. We attended and conducted a search of the area, but found no trace of a suspect or victim.

"A victim has yet to come forward to us and we would urge them to do so.

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

"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.

"Please quote incident 0078 of 20 May."