Police officers are investigating after reports of an assault in Grays in the early hours of today.

A police spokesman said: "We received a call at 12.50am today, Saturday, July 14, after two people were assaulted following an altercation in New Road, Grays.

“We received reports that a man and a woman, aged in their 20s, were approached and attacked by three suspects who fled the scene. Neither required hospital treatment.

“Anyone with information is asked to call Grays police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/99918/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."