A serious assault at a night club in Loughton has prompted people to again call for action by the authorities.

Neighbours of LuXe club in the High Road have spoken of their concern for patrons, as well as members of the community, after waking up to find blood-splattered pavements over the weekend.

Police have appealed for witnesses and information after two men were left with serious head injuries on Saturday morning (May 23) after a fight at LuXe nightclub in High Road, Loughton.

A 28-year-old from Benfleet and a 29-year-old from Stanford-le-Hope were taken to hospital after police attended the scene shortly after 1.45am.

Another man received minor injuries in a separate incident in High Road on Saturday morning.

It is the latest in a series of serious incidents at the club, which has seen a 150-person brawl in 2011, a suspected homophobic attack in 2012 and a man’s face being fractured so badly he could not talk to police.

Members of the public were woken by the incident on Saturday morning, which saw a large section of the High Road closed until 9.20am.

“There was blood outside on the pavement”, said Roz Jones, 45, of Smart’s Lane.

"It has either got to be shut down or something is going to happen - someone will get killed. 

“Every weekend we get woken up by the screaming from the girls.

“I am all up for having a good time, but that just goes beyond.

“It is not right."

LuXe is currently trying to be officially recognised as a nightclub after Epping Forest District Council refused it permission in September 2014.

If unsuccessful, the club could be subject to restrictions on dancing and its entry policy, and could face legal action if it fails to comply.

The Loughton Residents’ Association (LRA) has consistently opposed LuXe and other venues’ attempts to stay open late at night.

David Linnell of the LRA said: “It is really down to the police - if they think things are not right they need to get an objection in.

“They tend to agree for extra security, that helps within the venue but it does nothing for those outside.”

He added: “No matter how hard these outlets try, these things do happen… it is impossible to stop it.

“We are equally if not more concerned about the damage and disturbance outside.”

Managers at LuXe have been contacted for comment.

Witnesses or anyone with information should phone Dc Nicola Hudson at Loughton CID on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.