A TEENGER has suffered a potentially life-changing injury following an assault in Basildon.

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place in the area of Basildon railway station.

It was reported a 17 year-old boy was attacked by a group of people along Cherrydown East at around 8.40pm on Tuesday, 21 January.

He had an unknown substance thrown in his face and has sustained a potentially life-changing injury.

The group are described as all wearing balaclavas.

Detective Constable Shannon Ross, from Basildon CID, said: "I know this incident will cause concern and we are work tirelessly to identify those responsible.

"Incidents of this nature are serious but they are rare.

"I need anyone who has any information about what happened to contact us.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage covering Cherrydown East or Station Way then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/9437/25.

"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."