Police want to question this man in connection with a mugging where a young woman was frisked for cash and thrown to the ground.

The attack happened on a footpath between Panfield Lane and Springwood Industrial Estate, Braintree.

The 20-year-old victim was approached by a man riding a green and grey motorbike just before 6pm on September 19.

He grabbed the woman, demanded money but no cash was taken and he rode off.

He was white, 18 to 20 years old, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and had short blonde hair.

He was wearing a brown hip-length zip-up jacket and a stud in his right ear.

Anyone with information should contact PC Steve Osborn at Braintree Police Station on 01376 551312 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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