DETECTIVES are hunting a man who tried to rob a van driver as he unloaded electricals.

The victim was unloading items from a white Transit van outside a property in Gaynesford Road, in Basildon when he was approached by a man who demanded he hand over the items.

The driver refused and the man ran to his silver car and drove off.

Police want to speak to the man in this CCTV image, about the incident.

The suspect is described as a white man, with a slim build and around 5ft 10" tall.

He had stubble all over his face and was wearing grey clothing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Alex King at Basildon CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.