OFFICERS are looking to speak with two men in connection with a theft and an assault at the Co-op on Woodland Avenue, in Hutton.

Two men entered the store at around 6.10pm on Sunday, December 9.

They stole alcohol and a large quantity of cigarettes, totalling a three-figure sum.

When challenged by a teenage member of staff one of the men assaulted him, leaving the victim with a broken nose.

Anyone who can help with police enquiries is asked to call PC Jack Harrison at the Brentwood Local Policing Team on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/180343/18.