Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported he was grabbed and narrowly avoided being forced into a vehicle on Canvey.

Police responded to reports of a disturbance on the island at 8.50pm yesterday (October 25).

During the incident in Corsel Road, a man in his 30s told police he was grabbed by a man who attempted to force him into a vehicle.

The man then managed to flee the scene.

The suspect is described as a white man, of slim build and wearing a dark jacket and trousers.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information or dashcam footage please contact us and quote incident number 1304 of 25 October 2022.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm."

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the force's website reporting services.

Alternatively, call 101. In an emergency always call 999.

To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity CrimestoppersU by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.