A man was robbed by a gang who stole money and jewellery during a "targeted attack".

Essex Police have now launched an investigation into the incident, which took place at an address in Drake Road, Chafford Hundred.

The victim was robbed by a group of men at around 10.50pm on Monday (January 18).

And officers are now appealing to members of the public that saw a group of people on the Chafford Hundred Estate, some of which were in possession of crash helmets on Monday evening - just prior to the time of the incident or afterwards. 

The force say that this was a targeted attack and believe there is no risk to the wider public.

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A spokesperson from Essex Police, said: "We are appealing for information following a robbery in Chafford Hundred. 

"It happened at an address in Drake Road at around 10.50pm on Monday January 18.

"A man was robbed by a group of men and had money and jewellery taken. 

"Our investigation is ongoing and we need anyone with information to come forward. 

"Officers are also appealing to members of the public that saw a group of people on the Chafford Hundred Estate, some of which were in possession of crash helmets on the evening of 18 January just prior to the time of the incident or afterwards. 

"At present we believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no risk to the wider public.

"Anyone with information, dash-cam or CCTV footage can call police on 101, quoting incident 1237 of 18 January or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."