Unknown liquid thrown over man at his home in Clacton
He was also assaulted
A man has been assaulted and had an unknown liquid thrown over him at his home in Clacton.
He was approached by four unknown men outside his property in Dudley Road as he returned home at around 8pm on Monday (1 February).
They asked him for money, but when he refused he was pushed into his home as he opened the door and was assaulted before having an unknown liquid thrown over him.
The four men then left with the victim’s mobile phone.
Essex Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the assault, or can help to identify the four men.
Witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage that may have captured the men outside the address in Dudley Road are asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 42/19022/21.
Reports can also be submitted online or by using the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.
Alternatively, information can be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.