Man hurled into Gloucester Park lake in random attack

4:30pm Friday 1st June 2012 in South Essex news By Gina Marden

A MAN was thrown into the lake at Gloucester Park in an unprovoked, random attack.

The victim, a 23-year-old man from Basildon, was standing by the lake in the park in Basildon enjoying the sunshine when the attack happened.

Suddenly, without warning, the victim, a student, was approached by a man who pushed him into the water.

Witnesses to the attack, which happened at 6.30pm on Wednesday May 23, can contact police at Basildon on 101.

Comments (12)

4:49pm Fri 1 Jun 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

did it take th epoor bloke over a week to get out of the lake? Is that why we're only just hearing about this?

I trust the poor victim has been checked over for Weil's Disease
did it take th epoor bloke over a week to get out of the lake? Is that why we're only just hearing about this? I trust the poor victim has been checked over for Weil's Disease The Cater Wood Creeper

6:40pm Fri 1 Jun 12

TherealIndiana says...

And every known waterborne disease known to man!
And every known waterborne disease known to man! TherealIndiana

8:28pm Fri 1 Jun 12

Fallguy9999 says...

As above, I do hope this man received full medical attention........... Basildon Water nasty.
On a bright note however, could have been worst, could have been Canvey.
As above, I do hope this man received full medical attention........... Basildon Water nasty. On a bright note however, could have been worst, could have been Canvey. Fallguy9999

11:13pm Fri 1 Jun 12

Gone Expat says...

Trust the Echo to make a splash out of this
Trust the Echo to make a splash out of this Gone Expat

2:41pm Sun 3 Jun 12

pinky67 says...

I was followed by a man who come out of the bushes he scared the living daylights out of me, i felt uneasy and scared.. I contacted the police who had many calls about this man that day....they never found him.....that was the 22nd may......was this the same man???? i wont go over the that nice park now ....which is a shame....
I have a description of him and so do the police.....
but there is not a lot of info on this story the poor man who got pushed in the lake is lucky to be alive and it could happen to someone else...
I was followed by a man who come out of the bushes he scared the living daylights out of me, i felt uneasy and scared.. I contacted the police who had many calls about this man that day....they never found him.....that was the 22nd may......was this the same man???? i wont go over the that nice park now ....which is a shame.... I have a description of him and so do the police..... but there is not a lot of info on this story the poor man who got pushed in the lake is lucky to be alive and it could happen to someone else... pinky67

5:31pm Sun 3 Jun 12

E-Types says...

Was any ducks harmed in the incident?
Was any ducks harmed in the incident? E-Types

5:38pm Sun 3 Jun 12

The Rothschild Cowgirl says...

E-Types wrote:
Was any ducks harmed in the incident?
You would do better to learn a little grammar instead of posting stupid remarks.
[quote][p][bold]E-Types[/bold] wrote: Was any ducks harmed in the incident?[/p][/quote]You would do better to learn a little grammar instead of posting stupid remarks. The Rothschild Cowgirl

6:09pm Sun 3 Jun 12

E-Types says...

The Rothschild Cowgirl wrote:
E-Types wrote:
Was any ducks harmed in the incident?
You would do better to learn a little grammar instead of posting stupid remarks.
How would that help the ducks?
[quote][p][bold]The Rothschild Cowgirl[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]E-Types[/bold] wrote: Was any ducks harmed in the incident?[/p][/quote]You would do better to learn a little grammar instead of posting stupid remarks.[/p][/quote]How would that help the ducks? E-Types

5:16am Mon 4 Jun 12

soul man says...

its not really an attack as such, he was pushed into water, albeit he could have drowned if a non swimmer, it was a rotten prank that maybe did scare the victim, maybe the perp though the guy looked hot, i dont believe there was any malice in this, but it must have made the fellow bemused ,and wet to boot, also it said he was ''thrown'' and ''pushed'', there lies the difference
its not really an attack as such, he was pushed into water, albeit he could have drowned if a non swimmer, it was a rotten prank that maybe did scare the victim, maybe the perp though the guy looked hot, i dont believe there was any malice in this, but it must have made the fellow bemused ,and wet to boot, also it said he was ''thrown'' and ''pushed'', there lies the difference soul man

1:38pm Mon 4 Jun 12

E-Types says...

Think about the ducks! Will no one think about the ducks!
Think about the ducks! Will no one think about the ducks! E-Types

4:40pm Mon 4 Jun 12

Concerned swimmer says...

oh do calm down, ducky
oh do calm down, ducky Concerned swimmer

10:51pm Mon 4 Jun 12

E-Types says...

Okay i took you advice and went for a swim in said park lake but couldn't stay long, only wallowed for a minute or two when i was approached by a couple who shrieked at me "Get out of the lake! Think about the ducks"
Okay i took you advice and went for a swim in said park lake but couldn't stay long, only wallowed for a minute or two when i was approached by a couple who shrieked at me "Get out of the lake! Think about the ducks" E-Types

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