A WOMAN was knocked unconscious during a fight which broke out at a Southend pub.

It happened at the White Horse pub, in Southchurch Boulevard, where the 41-year-old bystander was struck in the back of the head by a glass, and momentarily knocked unconscious.

The victim, from Rayleigh, suffered no lasting injuries following the incident, which happened between 11.15pm and 11.30pm on Saturday, July 20.

Police have only just released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to over the incident, who was wearing a checked shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Det Con Kiri Karlo, or colleagues at Southend CID, on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.