TWO-and-a-half years after commuiting a violent assault in Grays - and almost a year after being convicted in his absence, a man is still on the run from police.

Adam Fry was convicted of assault, along with a number of offences he admitted, in August last year is still being sought by police.

Footage shows the moment Fry dangerously overtook a cyclist - before calling him a "freak" and kicking over his bike.

Tony Envoldsen-Harris, 47, was cycling on Stiiford Clays Road in Grays, close to the junction with Blackshots Lane, when he was overtaken by Fry, 36, who was driving a Volkswagen Golf.

Bikecam footage shows the moment the driver accelerates past Mr Envoldsen-Harris through a pinch point on the road, as the shocked cyclist exclaims: "Woah! What are you doing?"

The driver then responds: "Get out of the middle of the road, you freak."

The cyclist then reads out the driver's numberplate in the phonetic alphabet for his recording – which angers the driver.

He gets out of his car, shouting "What did you f***ing say?" before kicking the cyclist's bike, leaving him bruised, and calling him a "nonce".

Mr Envoldsen-Harris then reported the incident, which happened in December 2023, to the police.

It went to Basildon Magistrates' Court in August 2025, after Fry pleaded guilty to intentional harassment, driving without consideration for other road users, and criminal damage.

He pleaded not guilty to assault by beating.

Fry didn't turn up in court, so the case was heard in his absence.

He was found guilty and a warrant has been issued for his arrest so he can be sentenced. However, he's still not been caught.

Mr Envoldsen-Harris, who works in accounting, says he feels like the driver has "got away with it".

He said: "I've been cycling for 20 years, so I'm quite used to stuff happening – the odd close pass, the 'must get in front', someone turning left across you, things like that.

"I think that was the first time I've ever actually had someone jump out their car and come at me like that, which was quite a shock at the time.

"I thought maybe I had time to get around the corner to get away from him, but I misjudged."

He added: "It's been almost a year since it was in court and the police just haven't been able to find him for whatever reason.

"I've tried reaching out to find out, but I've had no responses from them so far.

"I was really pleased with the police, they did a lot and kept me really well informed throughout the process, it's just since being in court I've not been told what's going on or what they've tried.

"I think that's where my frustration is – how hard is it really to find someone these days?"

Essex Police said anyone with information on Fry or his whereabouts could contact the force quoting the case reference number 42/MR/13913/24.

A spokesperson said: "A warrant remains in place for the arrest of 36-year-old Adam Fry.

"Fry pleaded guilty to careless driving, attempted criminal damage and a public order offence on 23 May 2024, and was found guilty in his absence of assault by beating on 11 August 2025.

"Our officers are continuing to search for Fry and ensure he appears before court for sentencing."

Police added: "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our 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 our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us 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."