A man was attacked by a gang of yobs who hit him over the head with a piece of wood.

A police probe has now been launched into the assault, which saw a man in his 50s attacked by a group of teenages in Little Lullaway, opposite the junction with Long Lynderswood, in Basildon.

The victim was approached at around 10.30pm on April 3, before being hit in the back of the head by what is believed to have been a piece of wood.

He sustained swelling to the back of his head.

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A spokesperson from Essex Police, said: "If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the live chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/59162/21.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."