POLICE have released an efit of a man they are looking to speak after a woman was approached by a stranger who "tried to get her to leave the area with him".

Officers want to speak to him regarding an incident in Boadecia Way, Colchester, near to the junction with Layer Road, at about 9am on June 10.

A spokesman for the force said: "A woman was approached by a man she did not know, who tried to get her to leave the area with him. She refused.

"The man is described as being black, around 6ft tall and slim build.

"He had short hair, was clean shaven and was wearing dark jogging bottoms, a short-sleeved light-coloured top and dark shoes."

The man is reported to have left the area in a white high sided panel van.

Following police enquiries, officers have released an efit of the suspect.

If you can identify the man pictured, call Essex Police on 101 quoting reference 42/109924/21.

You can also report online at essex.police.uk.