Police are appalling for information after a woman was attacked outside a casino in Westcliff.

The 21-year-old was in Western Esplanade outside the Genting Casino when she was attacked by a woman between 5am and 6.30am on Sunday, December 2.

The woman suffered a swollen face and bruising.

Her attacker, who left the scene, has been described as being black and aged in her 20s.

There was a number of people in the area because the venue had shown the Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder boxing match.

Officers would urge anyone with information or dash cam footage to call Southend police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/176243/18.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.