Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man wanted in connection with an assault in Chelmsford.

Dean Bourn, 29, who was last known to be living in Norfolk Avenue, Chelmsford, is wanted in connection with the assault of a man in Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, on October 4, 2012, where a man was struck with a baseball bat.

Bourn is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, with cropped fair hair.

A 47-year-old man from Chelmsford has been charged in connection with the same incident and is appearing before magistrates in Chelmsford tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9.

Michael Evans, of The Green, Chelmsford, was charged with assault ABH and possession of an offensive weapon.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about Bourn’s whereabouts to contact Dc Toby Larner at Chelmsford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.