ATTACKERS using baseball bats or planks assaulted a man in a gang incident in Tilbury it has been reported.

Police are investigating following reports of an assault in Chesterton Way at around 10.15pm on Thursday, 6 May.

It was reported a group of men were assaulting another man, described as being armed with planks of wood or baseball bats.

Officers attended and found a man with injuries to his head.

A statement says: "Our enquiries are ongoing and we 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 herewhere you can use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm. Please quote the crime reference number: 42/84697/21.

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