A PHARMACIST was allegedly attacked and left with a cut lip in front of horrified patients at a Canvey GP surgery.

The victim, believed to be a pharmacist working at Hawkesbury Road Doctors Surgery, on Hawkesbury Road, was left with a bruised face after being punched and shoved by his attacker.

Essex Police has confirmed it is investigating the incident.

Dave Blackwell, leader of Castle Point Council, was told about the attack by a doctor at the surgery.

He said: “It was quite horrific and I am very shocked and gobsmacked about what happened. The man went into the surgery and went in the first door and started beating up the pharmacist.

“He was left with a bruised face and was punched a few times. The doctor told me he was in shock and called the police.

“This man could be dangerous and could be going around doing it at other surgeries too.

It’s very serious and I am fuming about it.

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“It’s one of the best doctors surgeries on the island, and the staff are all shaken up and worried about who is coming through the door.

“What is the world coming to when doctors are not safe?

You don’t expect it to happen at your doctors surgery.”

Essex Police is appealing for any witnesses to come forward after being unable to identify the attacker.

A spokesman said: “A man, 50s, reported being punched and shoved by an unknown man from which he sustained a cut lip. If you have any information in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

“Visit www.essex.police.

uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“Please quote 42/289514/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”

The doctors surgery was contacted for comment.