POLICE investigating an assault in Southend would like to identify this man in connection with their enquiries.

The incident happened just before midnight on Saturday, January 23, in Chichester Road, Southend, outside the Travelodge Hotel.

Two women in their twenties were involved in an altercation with an unknown man. They were then assaulted and suffered serious facial injuries.

Anybody who recognises the man is asked to contact PC Chris Perry at Southend Local Policing Team on Essex Police 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org