ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses after an assault took place near College Square, Harlow.

They were called at 11pm last night, Friday, March 30, with reports that a man had been assaulted by a group of people.

The victim went to hospital, and none of the injuries are believed to be serious.

Dc Jo Snell at Harlow CID, said: “The victim described being assaulted by boys aged around 16-years-old.

“We believe there may have been some further potential witnesses, as the assault happened as the congregation was leaving a service at St Paul’s Church.”

We are conducting localised enquiries, including the review of CCTV.

Please contact Harlow CID on 101 if you can help our investigation, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.