A FEMALE worker at Basildon was stabbed and robbed in its car park early this morning (Monday, 15 July) by a balaclava-clad man.

A statement from police did not disclose the nature of the assault, but Nub News has confirmed she was stabbed.

The statement says: "We are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage following an assault close to Basildon Hospital.

"We were called with reports a woman had been assaulted and robbed in the car park of Basildon Hospital at about 6.40am on Monday, 15 July.

"The suspect, a man wearing a black balaclava, gloves and dark clothing including navy jogging bottoms, then left the area on foot. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene.

"We believe several people were in the area at the time of the incident and want to speak to anyone that saw the assault or the suspect.

"The victim also sounded the horn of their car repeatedly at the time of the attack.

"If you have any information or dashcam footage, please contact us quoting incident number 272 of Monday, 15 July.

"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."