An unprovoked attack on an Asian man in which he had his throat slashed was racially motivated, police have said.

The incident took place at 11.45pm on Friday evening on a footpath which runs alongside the road at Pier Hill, Southend, next to the entrance to the pier.

The 21-year old victim, who has not been named by the police, was rushed to Southend Hospital by his friends following the attack.

Published Monday, June 9, 2003

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