POLICE are appealing for information following an assault in Basildon.

It was reported a man in his 50s was punched in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor in Wash Road, outside the Noak Bridge pub, at around 12.10am last Saturday (27 January).

He has sustained a serious head injury which has been described as life-changing.

A statement from police says: "There was a large crowd outside and the pub itself was very busy at the time so we believe there will be people who saw what happened and we need them to contact us.

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 42/14248/24.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on X, formerly Twitter, at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.