Man assaulted and sprayed with noxious substance in Clacton

Police are appealing for information following the incident this week

Author: Arlen JamesPublished 14th Jan 2021

A man was reportedly assaulted by three people who broke into an address on Epping Close, Clacton, at around 8pm on Tuesday 12th January.

In a statement, Essex Police said: "It is not believed anything was taken during the incident but it was reported a man inside the address was assaulted and had a noxious substance sprayed in his face."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 1140 of 12th January, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.