Man assaulted at Southend vehicle workshop by masked suspects
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 08:28 · Archive
A man was assaulted and struck across the head at a vehicle workshop in Southend, with four masked suspects also firing a blank-firing handgun.
Police were called just before 7.45am on Thursday 22 October to reports of an assault at a vehicle workshop in Vale Avenue, Southend. A man reported being struck across the head during the incident and told officers that a blank-firing handgun had been fired. Four masked suspects were involved in the assault before leaving the scene.
The victim suffered a head injury requiring hospital treatment, although Essex Police confirmed his injuries are not life-threatening. Detectives are carrying out a number of investigative enquiries into the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward. People can submit a report on the Essex Police website, use their online Live Chat service or call 101, quoting incident 182 of 22 October.
How it is being reported
- 'Gunshots' heard as police called to masked assault at vehicle workshopEssex Police investigate a Southend vehicle workshop assault on October 22, involving four masked suspects and a blank-firing handgun.Echo (Basildon) · 23 Oct, 08:16
- 'Gunshots' heard as police called to masked assault at vehicle workshopEssex Police investigate a Southend vehicle workshop assault on October 22, involving four masked suspects and a blank-firing handgun.Brentwood Guardian · 23 Oct, 07:56
- 'Gunshots' heard as police called to masked assault at vehicle workshopEssex Police investigate a Southend vehicle workshop assault on October 22, involving four masked suspects and a blank-firing handgun.Colchester Gazette · 23 Oct, 07:56
- Police rush to Southend vehicle workshop after 'shot fired'Four masked suspects were reportedly involvedEssexLive · 22 Oct, 16:52
In this story: Essex Police · Southend · Vale Avenue
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