POLICE have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an attack on an Essex high street. 

A man was attacked in Brentwood town centre in the early hours of the morning. 

He was said to have been knocked to the floor before being repeatedly kicked in the head.

A police spokesman said: "We want to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident and need anyone who recognises him or knows who he is to contact us."

The incident happened around 3.30am on August 22.

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 42/176468/21.

You can also call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.