POLICE have launched an appeal for information following an assault which saw a man shot in the face.

Detectives with Essex Police are investigating after they received reports on Monday, November 29, at around 7.15pm of a man being injured in Tofts Walk, Braintree.

The man in his 40s had sustained an injury to his face as a result of a BB gun being fired at him.

He was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure but his injury is not being treated as life-threatening or life-changing.

It’s believed that the assault took place following an argument between the victim and two men.

Pictures taken from the scene suggest the incident took place in the car park of the nearby Sainsburys.

A spokesman for Essex Police added: "One of the suspects is described as wearing a blue beanie hat with a blue puffer jacket.

"The second is described as having a long white beard and hair, and was wearing dark trousers and a dark jacket.

"If you witnessed the incident, recognise the descriptions or may have footage from the area, please contact us.

"You can submit a report online or call us on 101 and cite incident 1012 of today."