POLICE in Thurrock have released CCTV images as they continue to probe two unrelated incidents in stores in Grays and Tilbury.

Officers investigating an assault at a supermarket in Tilbury want to speak to a man in his 20s reported a vehicle was driven at him before he was punched a short time later inside the Asda in Thurrock Park Way at 3.15pm on 18 January.

The man wanted in connection with the Tilbury incident.

The crime reference number is 42/8124/25.

Meanwhile, officers who have been carrying out enquiries into a racially aggravated public order offence have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

A man in his 30s was abused inside a shop on Hathaway Road, Grays on 30 October.

The man police wish to speak to in relation to a racially aggravated incident.

The crime reference number 42/165583/24.

If you have information about either man or the incidents, use the crime reference numbers when responding.

You can submit a report on the Essex Police website where you can use an online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about police website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call the force on 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.