POLICE are releasing an efit image of a man they want to trace in connection with a sexual touching incident on Canvey Island.

At around 5pm on Wednesday, August 8, a 16-year-old girl was waiting at a bus stop on Canvey Road near to the Charfleets Industrial Estate when a man sat next to her.

The man commented on the girl’s clothing and touched her leg. He left the bus stop when a silver vehicle pulled up alongside.

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Pc Michael Budd at Canvey police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.