A “disturbance” on a Southend bus has prompted a plea from the police to find a man in connection with the incident.

UPDATE: 'Inquiries ongoing' as police end search for man after 'disturbance' on Southend bus

Essex Police want to speak with a man after a disturbance took place on a bus in Southchurch Road, Southend, on January 20 at about 2.30pm.

An image of the man has now been released by the force to help locate him.

The image shows a man with a beard, and a zipped-up jacket.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote the crime reference number 42/73541/24.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday between 10am-9pm.”

To find out more about Essex Police’s digital reporting services, visit essex.police.uk/digital101.

You can make an anonymous report by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.