Police are investigating following an assault in Southend.

A man called police at around 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 22 and reported he had been struck round the back of his head outside the Admiral Nelson pub in Marine Parade.

He reported he had been knocked unconscious and did not see who attacked him so has no description of them.

This area would have been busy at this time of day and police believe someone would have seen something.

If you did see something, were driving in the area and have dash cam footage, or have any other information about the incident please call Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 1154 of 22/05 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.