Police are searching for four men who are wanted for offences that took place across south Essex.

Shaun Cumings, 32, is wanted for breaching a non-molestation order issued at Southend Family Court.

He is also wanted for various offences including common assault, criminal damage, threats to kill and harassment.

His last known address was in Bridge Hill, Epping, but he is known to frequent the Basildon area. He is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall and is of a stocky build. He works in the building trade.

He may also spell his name as Shaun Cummings.

The second is Benjamin Oleksik, aged 22, whose last known address was in Sycamore Grove in Southend.

He is a white man, around 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build. He may also be known as Beniaminarmand Oleksik.

Officers would like to speak to him in connection with an incident that took place on Saturday, July 4, where he had a verbal exchange with a woman before punching her.

The third is Mottez Hamdi, aged 28, and last known to living in Newington Avenue, Southend. He is Tunisian and works as a mechanic. He is also known to frequent the Chatham area of Kent.

Police would like to speak to Hamdi in connection with an incident on Saturday, June 13, where he had an argument with a woman and then smashed a bottle over her arm. He also made serious threats to a woman via social media.

Officers would also like to speak to Lee Rivvers, also known as Albert Banks, Lee Ravvvers and Mark Rivers.

The 41-year-old was last known to be living in Central Avenue in Southend. He is white, 5ft 10ins tall and of proportionate build.

He is thought to have contacts and go to the Stratford and Goodmayes areas of London. Police would like to talk to him about an incident on Monday, July 6 where he caused harassment, alarm and distress to a woman and her son.

Anyone who knows of the whereabouts of any of these men is asked to contact Essex Police 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