Grays: Man arrested following assault

A man has been arrested and we’re appealing for witnesses following an assault in Grays earlier this month.

It was reported a man in his 50s had been assaulted near to Thurrock Council’s offices in New Road at around 12.30pm on 3 August.

The victim sustained a broken nose, facial injuries and had a tooth knocked out.

A 27 year-old man from Basildon was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and ABH.

He has been released on bail until 21 October.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/138332/23.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit our website to find out more about our website reporting services.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.