DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an attack where a teenager was punched unconscious and kicked while on the ground.

The 17-year-old victim was in Woodwards, Harlow (near to Abercrombie Way) on the evening of Friday November 22 when he was attacked.

The boy, who is from the Harlow area, was taken to hospital for treatment. He had sustained a broken ankle and a fractured cheekbone.

Police are linking the attack to a house party in Woodwards that night.

They need to speak to anyone who was at the party between 10.15pm and 11pm that night and has not yet spoken to officers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Dc Mike Ferguson, or his colleagues at Harlow CID, on 101. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.