Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in a nightclub this weekend.

They were called to Luxe Essex nightclub in High Road, Loughton, shortly after 1.45am on Saturday (May 23) following reports of a disturbance in which two men were assaulted.

A 28-year-old from Benfleet and a 29-year-old from Stanford-le-Hope suffered head injuries and were taken to hospital.

Their injuries were described as serious but not life threatening.

A section of High Road, between the junctions with Smarts Lane and Station Road, was closed to preserve the scene but re-opened at 9.20am.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Dc Nicola Hudson at Loughton CID on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.