Southend: Appeal after man robbed

We are investigating a robbery in Southend where a man was assaulted by two people.

It was reported the victim, who’s in his 30s, was attacked from behind at the junction of Warrior Square and Southchurch Road between 11.15pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 14 January.

The victim was left with a dislocated shoulder and had his phone, car keys, and wallet stolen.

We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have seen what happened and we need to speak to them.

We are also interested in a white Peugeot Expert-style van which was seen in the area at the time the incident took place.

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 42/8457/23.

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 www.essex.police.uk/digital101 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.