AN assault has seen police launch an appeal to locate a man with Colchester and Basildon connections.

Jimmy Lee Barwick, 26, of Colchester is described as a white man, of a slim build with brown eyes and short, brown hair. 

He has connections across Colchester and Basildon. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact us. You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

“Live Chat is an online service available on our website Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm, where you can send and receive real-time direct messages with an online digital 101 operator.

“To use the service, select the ‘Live Chat’ icon at the bottom right of your screen when you're on our website. It can be accessed from a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.”

Alternatively, police can be called on 101 but always call 999 in an emergency.

Please quote reference number 42/163784/23 to make sure the information reaches the relevant parties as soon as possible.