A man suffered burns to his eye and lips after an "unknown substance" squirted into his face.
Officers are now investigating following the attack on Canvey where the man in his 20s was targeted.
It happened at the zebra crossing near to Subway in Furtherwick Road at around 2.10pm on Sunday 10 October.
The victim, a man in his 20s, had been in his silver vehicle when he was approached by another man who was on foot.
When the victim wound down his front passenger window he had the liquid squirted into his face, causing burns to his left eye and lips.
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The attacker has been described to us as being of mixed race, between 20 and 30 years-old, around 6ft tall, slim/muscular build, with short black hair, and short thick beard.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "We need anyone who saw anything, has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage to come forward.
"If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.
"Please quote the crime reference number 42/226129/21. You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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