Southend: Man left with potentially fractured cheek bone

We are investigating an assault in Southend where a man was left with potentially fractured cheek bone.

It was reported the victim, who’s in his 30s, was repeatedly punched and kicked in Coleman Street at 10.15pm yesterday (Friday 3 February).

He sustained a potentially fractured cheek bone, a large laceration to his eyebrow, and other facial injuries.

It was reported a group of teenagers dressed in black were seen in the area at the time of the incident.

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 42/20631/23.

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