POLICE have appealed for information after a man suffered serious injuries in an assault at South Ockendon.
The victim was walking alone along Afton Drive, near the junction with Daiglen Drive at about 1.30am on Monday July 8 when he was confronted by a man blocking his path.
A second man hit the victim from behind forcing him to fall to the ground. Both men kicked and stamped on the man leaving him with a fractured ankle. The man is still receiving medical treatment.
A 21-year-old man from South Ockendon was later arrested on suspicion of assault and possessing a controlled drug.
He was bailed until August 8 pending further enquiries.
Any witnesses or anyone with information about the assault should contact Pc David Bean of Thurrock Neighbourhood Crime Team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
