POLICE have released a further e-fit picture of a man wanted in connection with an accosting in South Woodham Ferrers.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are issuing a further efit as part of the investigation into an incident in South Woodham Ferrers where a girl reported she had been accosted.

"It happened as she walked between Blackwood Chine and Asda between around 8.15am and 8.45am on Thursday May 17.

"A man approached her, accosted her, and grabbed her but she managed to get free and run to safety.

"We want to speak to the man pictured in the efit as he was seen in the area at the time and may have information which could be important to the investigation.

"If you think you are the man pictured, you think you may know who he is, or have any other information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 226 of May 17."

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.