Police appeal after woman allegedly 'robbed and assaulted' near Basildon Hospital
It's alleged to have happened in the car park shortly after 6.30am this morning.
Essex Police are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage following an assault close to Basildon Hospital.
Officers were called with reports a woman had been assaulted and robbed in the car park of Basildon Hospital at about 6.40am this morning (Monday 15 July).
The suspect, a man wearing a black balaclava, gloves and dark clothing including navy jogging bottoms, then left the area on foot. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene.
Police believe several people were in the area at the time of the incident and want to speak to anyone that saw the assault or the suspect.
The victim also sounded the horn of their car repeatedly at the time of the attack.
If you have any information or dashcam footage, you're urged to contact Essex Police quoting incident number 272 of Monday 15 July.