A 21-year-old was subjected to a violent ordeal when two men attempted to steal his moped.
The pair, one white and one black, approached the victim near Basildon police station, in Great Oaks, and demanded he hand over his bike.
The black man punched the victim off his moped, before the white man kicked and damaged the machine.
Witnesses should call Basildon police on 01268 532212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
Published Tuesday December 18, 2001
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