Police appeal after assault in South Ockendon

The incident happened on Tuesday (17th)

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 18th May 2022

Essex police have launched an appeal for information after an assault in South Ockendon.

A man in his 30s was stabbed in Darenth Lane shortly before 4:30pm.

The attacker had tried to take his mobile phone beforehand.

His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing and he has since been discharged from hospital.

The attacker is described as white, in his late teens or early 20s, and wearing a grey tracksuit with his face covered with a balaclava.

Anyone who has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us.

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