A MAN has suffered numerous bruises after being attacked by a metal bar and an axe in Tilbury.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the victim was dragged from a white van and attacked on Saturday, September 6.

The man, aged in his 20s, from Stanford, was struck with a metal bar and an axe causing bruises to his body and a cut to his head at around 12.30/1pm in Dock Road between the train station and Asda.

Three men are believed to be responsible.

It is thought a bus was passing the scene at the time of the assault. The man was dragged from a white Volkswagen van.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Andy Pattle at Grays police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.