Police are appealing for witnesses after a disturbance outside a pub in Leigh.

Officers attended the High Street, just outside the Mayflower Pub, after the reports came in at 7.55pm on Thursday, July 25.

It was reported that two groups of teenagers were involved in a fight, which left a 17-year-old boy with a head injury.

Three teenage boys, described as being black and aged between 15 and 17 years old, then left the scene over the footbridge.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Essex Police on 101 quoting the reference number 42/122685/19.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in complete confidence or submit an anonymous report on their website.