POLICE have called on residents in Corringham to come forward if they have any video footage or information about an attack involving a samurai sword or machete in the town.

Thurrock Nub News first reported on the incident which took place on the evening of Thursday, 25 March, giving some details of the attack which left a man in hospital.

Now police have issued a further call for witnesses after a teenager was charged in connection with the attack.

A statement says: "We were called to reports a man had been assaulted in Gardener Avenue at around 8.50pm on Thursday 25 March.

"He sustained a head injury during the incident and was taken to hospital while another person was also assaulted. It was reported the attacker was in possession of what has been described as a samurai sword or machete.

"A 42 year-old woman was later arrested in Bellmaine Avenue on suspicion of obstructing a police officer and assisting an offender and she has since been released on bail until 23 April.

"A 16 year-old boy was arrested the following day and has since been charged with GBH with intent, GBH without intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and assault by beating.

"He is next due to appear at Southend Youth Court on 13 April.

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"Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident and need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage to come forward.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online here where you can use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm. Please quote incident 1276 of 25 March.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."