Driver sought as man suffers serious head injury in Basildon
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man sustained a serious head injury in an incident involving a car and its driver.The victim was assaulted in Whitmore Way in Basildon at about 17:30 GMT on Monday, Essex Police said.The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment for his injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening.Officers said he was involved in an "altercation" with the driver of a car, thought to be a black Ford Focus with extensive damage on the driver's side, and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
The driver of the car was described as white, aged in his 30s, about 1.8m (6ft) tall and of slim build.He had short brown hair and was wearing a football shirt and a light blue jacket. He was with a woman who was described as white, about 1.5m (5ft 3in) tall, in her early 30s, with long dark hair and wearing a tracksuit.Ch Insp Dan McHugh said: "My officers are working hard to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident. I want to reassure the local community that our investigations are progressing at pace."You will see officers in the area, please do come and speak to them if you have any concerns. And if you have any information on this incident then do contact us."
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