A man was hit with a hammer when he had gone to an address to fix a roof.

The victim, in his 40s, had an unknown substance sprayed in his face and was assaulted with a hammer.

The incident happened Saturday November 11 at around 7.45am, in Frobisher Way, Shoebury.

He was left needing stitches to his head.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: "A rapid response vehicle and ambulance crew attended this on Saturday November 11. 

"He was taken to Southend University Hospital for further care."

If you have any information about the incident please contact Southend CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.