Witness appeal issued after serious attack outside Tesco in south Essex

Jessica Day-Parker
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Detectives investigating a serious assault near a Tesco store in south Essex have issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The assault took place in the area of Grange Parade, Billericay at around 3.20pm on Tuesday.

It was reported two men had been involved in a row at a Tesco Express in the area.

A short time later, on a field near the shop, one of the men was struck with an item, believed to be a metal pole, and left with serious injuries.

He has received hospital treatment and his injuries are not life-threatening.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or for anyone with information, to come forward.

"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 and 9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.
Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"Please quote reference number 42/90154/24. In an emergency always call 999."

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