A MAN has been left with serious injuries after being “thrown down stairs” during an assault at a Basildon Beefeater.

Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Basildon.

This incident occurred at The Watermill Beefeater, in East Mayne, at around 11:30pm.

Officers were called to the scene by colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service after reports of a man with serious injuries.

The victim, a 52-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but they are not deemed to be life-threatening.

Det Con Bryony Harrison said “We are working quickly to investigate this assault.

“No arrests have been made at this stage.

“We would ask anyone who was in the venue at the time and saw the incident or has any information to get in touch.”

Essex Police say early enquiries have indicated that the victim was assaulted and thrown down some stairs at the venue.

The suspect is then believed to have left the scene and driven away in a car.

He is described as a white man, of large build, aged between 30 and 40 years and with a beard.

A spokesman for Essex Police added: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Basildon yesterday evening.

"Officers were called to The Watermill Beefeater in East Mayne, at around 11.30pm by our colleagues from the ambulance service to reports of a man with serious injuries.

“If you can help, please quote incident number 1392 of 1 March when providing information.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent crimefighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.