Boy, 17, left with serious head injury after being attacked by gang in Gloucester Park, Basildon

Ellis Whitehouse

1 September 2024 at 8:02 am·1-min read

Police patrol Gloucester Park in Basildon — -Credit: (Image: Essex Police)

A teenage boy was left with a severe head injury following a vicious attack in an Essex park. The 17-year-old was attacked in Gloucester Park in Basildon and police have now appealed for witnesses.

The attack took place shortly after 6.55pm on Friday (August 30). He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "It is believed he had been attacked by a group of people who left the area and we need anyone who saw what happened to come forward. 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 42/132852/24. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services. 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."

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