Officers investigating an attempted robbery in south Essex where a man was assaulted have released CCTV in an appeal.

Police probing the incident in South Ockendon are now able to release an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.

It was reported that a man was approached from behind as he walked along Arisdale Avenue at around 9.15am on December 21 2022 when he was assaulted multiple times outside the Next Distribution Centre.

The suspect was last seen heading towards the railway station.

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An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm."

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the force's website reporting services.

Alternatively, call police on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

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To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote crime reference 42/302955/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.