AN assault which took place in East Hill has seen police open an investigation into the incident.

A 19-year-old, who was walking on East Hill just before 6am on Friday, April 22, suffered a fractured jaw and was knocked unconscious.

He was then taken to hospital.

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The police has appealed for anyone who say anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact them.

If you have any information you can submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk.

You should quote the crime reference number 42/100698/22.

Police can also be contacted on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.