Police today made a new appeal for witnesses a week after a fight broke out involving 40 youngsters.

One teenager was treated at Basildon Hospital for head injuries after being repeatedly punched.

Three 14-year-old boys, who left the youth club in Cress-ells, in Great Knightleys, Laindon, were chased and ass-aulted at 9.20pm last Friday.

PC Dominic Davis, of Laindon police, said the attack "seemed unprovoked".

Witnesses are asked to call Laindon police on 01268 410101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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