Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and robbed in Essex this week.

At about 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, two individuals approached a man in the area of Back River Neck Road and Middleborough Road, 21221.

The suspects demanded money, and when the victim refused, the suspects assaulted him and stole his cash.

The two suspects then fled the scene.

Police have not released a description of the suspects due to the ongoing investigation.