TWO men from south Essex suffered serious head injuries in an altercation outside a nightclub.

Police were called to Luxe Essex nightclub, in High Road, Loughton, shortly after 1.45am today 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.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Their injuries were serious but not life threatening.”

A section of High Road, between Smarts Lane and Station Road, was closed to preserve the scene, but reopened at 9.20am.

Witnesses are asked to call DC Nicola Hudson at Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.