POLICE officers investigating a racially aggravated assault in Grays in December have released a further image of a man they want to speak to.

The incident happened outside Cash Converters on the High Street at around 5.30pm on 16 December.

A man was assaulted and racially abused before being followed into a nearby shop, and then assaulted again.

The original image released by police.

A police statement says: "In January we issued a picture of a man we want to speak to and we're now in a position to issue a further image.

"If you have any information then please get in contact with us quoting the crime reference number 42/189413/24.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

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