Detectives investigating an attack which left the victim with serious facial injuries, have renewed their appeal to find a man they would like to speak to.

The victim was walking along Oak Road in Canvey, having left a pub in the area, at around 2.15am on Sunday August 13 when he was approached and attacked at the junction of Furtherwick Road.

The victim, a 31-year-old man, was left with a fractured skull and three separate fractures to his cheek.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the assault and have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Det Con Rob Lewis of Basildon CID said: “This was a serious assault which has left the victim with no memory of the attack. The CCTV image we have is clear and I need to hear from anyone who may recognise the man pictured in the CCTV image, or indeed the man himself, who may be able to help us with our enquiries.”

Witnesses or anyone who recognises the man can contact DC Lewis at Basildon on 01268 245899, email robert.lewis@essex.pnn.police.uk or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.