A GANG of teenagers allegedly threw a knife at a young woman's head as she walked through Basildon town centre.

The attack happened on South Walk near to the Shoe Zone store around 8pm on Wednesday, April 24.

The terrified woman was not seriously injured but did sustain a small cut where, luckily, only the handle caught her.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called at around 8.15pm on Wednesday, April 24, with reports that a woman had an object thrown at her as she walked in South Walk, Basildon.

"The woman reported the object hit her head after walking past a group of teenagers. The woman was not injured.

"Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon Police Station on 101 quoting 42/64316/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."