POLICE continue to hunt for a man after a man was punched multiple times and given cuts to his face in a serious assault.

Officers investigating an assault in Grays in June are releasing an e-fit image of a man they want to speak with in connection with this investigation.

The force was called to Longhouse Road at about 10pm on June 27 following reports of a man being assaulted.

Police say the victim was approached by a man who confronted him before punching him in the face multiple times.

The assault left the victim with injuries including a laceration to his eyebrow.  

The suspect is described as a black man in his early 20s who drove a black BMW.

A spokesman said: “Enquiries into this assault have remained ongoing and officers are now releasing an e-fit image of a man we would like to speak with.

“If you recognise him or have any further information, please get in contact.”

Reports can be made on the Essex Police website or by using the live chat service.

Alternatively you can call 101 or make an anonymous report by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Please quote incident 42/115285/23 when providing any information.