Police who released an image of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with an incident where a girl was assaulted in a Southend supermarket have issued an update.

The incident allegedly took place inside the Lidl in Woodgrange Drive at about 6.40pm on August 11.

Police now say they are no longer looking for the public’s help to identify the man in connection with the assault.

A spokesman said: "Thank you to all outlets who shared our appeal."

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