A MAN was found unconscious with head injuries and a broken jaw.

Police were contacted by paramedics after they were called to treat the injured man in Time Square, Basildon at 4.25am.

He was taken to Queens Hospital in Romford for treatment for head injuries and a suspected broken jaw.

The 26-year-old, who is believed to be from south east London, is currently in a stable condition.

Police are carrying out enquiries at the scene to establish the circumstances of what happened.

Anyone with information can call Basildon CID on 101.