POLICE investigating two attempted early hours burglaries in a quiet south Essex street have issued a CCTV appeal to help identify a man they want to speak to.

The incidents were reported to have taken place at two addresses in Steeple Heights, Benfleet, at around 4am on Monday August 26.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We have been carrying out enquiries and are now issuing an image of a man we want to speak to.

"If you know who he is or have any information that could help our investigation, then please get in contact with us."

Appeal - police want to speak to this man in connection with their probe (Image: Essex Police)Submit a report using the force's online live chat service at essex.police.uk or by calling 101.

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

Quote crime reference 42/130530/24 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.