A man staying at an old people's complex on Craylands estate in Basildon was assaulted with a baseball bat in a revenge attack.

Police were called following reports youths were being abusive and banging on the door of the council- run home, Exeter Close Aged Person Scheme, in Exeter Close.

Later in the evening police returned after a man was attacked. He declined hospital treatment.

However a woman, in her forties, received treatment for minor injuries.

Published Friday August 13, 2004

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