A ROAD rage incident in Tilbury escalated into a violent confrontation that left two men requiring hospital treatment.

The incident happened around 9pm on Monday evening (14 August) close to Civic Square near the junction with St Chad's Road and Montreal Road.

A police statement says: "'We were called shortly after 9pm following reports of a collision and an assault.

"Two vehicles were involved in a minor collision. Two men were then assaulted following a verbal argument. Both men were taken to hospital with serious injuries not deemed to be life-changing.

"Enquiries remain ongoing an no arrests have been made at this stage. Anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact us quoting incident number 1449 of 14 August.

"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.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "An ambulance was sent to the scene and transported the patient to Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital."