Essex Police has issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a wanted man with connections to Heybridge.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Do you know where Matthew Long is?

"We want to speak to the 30-year-old in connection with an assault in Maldon earlier this summer.

"Long is described as being 5ft 8ins tall and of stocky build. He has a goatee and brown hair.

"He has links to Heybridge and Basildon.

"If you know where he is please tell us."

If you have any information, you can submit a report to Essex Police online using the link here or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

You can also call Essex Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.