A GANG attacked a teenager before running over his foot outsider a kebab shop.

Five to six men assaulted the 18-year-old man from Benfleet outside Leigh Kebab Shop in Leigh Broadway.

His foot was then run over by a car. He suffered severe bruising and had to be taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault.

PC Jack Sneath, who is investigating, said: "This was a nasty assault on a young man. He could give no description of the attackers other than that they were men. He was also unable to get details of the vehicle.

“I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the assault and who can help us identify those responsible.”

Anyone with information about the incident, which took place at about 1am on September 8 can call PC Sneath at Southend C shift local policing team on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.