A man was punched and kicked outside a pub, leaving him with a fractured ankle.

Police wer called to Broadway, Leigh, near to the Mariners Court pub, at around 8pm on September 13.

The victim reported that he was attacked following an argument with four men who left the scene.

The man was taken to hospital with a fractured ankle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southend CID station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/133897/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 08000 555 111.