TWO young boys were assaulted by a large group of men at a playing field in Frinton.

The boys, both aged 16, were attacked in Jubilee Way on Saturday, November 7.

A spokesman for Essex Police said there were as many as six men involved in the incident.

He said: "The incident happened in the playing fields on Jubilee Way.

"Two 16-year-old boys were assaulted by a group of up to six men.

"Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened.

"They are also keen to hear from a woman, described as white and aged in her 40s, who was walking a dog believed to have been named ‘Harley’.

"The woman stopped to see if the victims were okay and we believe she may have witnessed the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Adam Buckingham at Clacton Local Policing Team on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/182601/20.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.