OFFICERS investigating a vicious assault which left a man in hospital with facial injuries have named someone they would like to speak with.
Essex Police is investigating reports a man in his 30s was assaulted in Mersea Road, Peldon, at around 8pm on Thursday.
A 41-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident, but she has since been released on bail under September 4.
Police officers have now released an image of a man they’re looking to speak with in connection with the assault, who has been named as 20-year-old Tyler Humphreys.
He is described as white, 5ft 5in tall, with an athletic body and ginger hair.
Detectives have urged anyone who may have witnessed the attack to come forward to assist the police with their inquiries.
A force spokesman said: “We want to speak to Tyler Humphreys in connection with an assault in Peldon.
“It was reported a 38-year-old man was assaulted in Mersea Road at around 8pm on Thursday, July 6.
“He sustained injuries to his face and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and we need anyone who saw or heard anything to contact us.”
Mersea Road is part of a busy route on and off Mersea Island, stretching between St Ives Road and The Strood, close to the popular Peldon Rose Inn pub.
The police spokesman continued: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”
Colchester mayor and Mersea and Pyefleet councillor John Jowers said an incident of this nature was out of character for the area, urging residents not to be concerned.
“This is extraordinary for Peldon,” said Mr Jowers.
He continued: “Peldon is a peaceful, thoughtful, community-minded, friendly place, and our small rural villages are usually a haven of safety.”
Reports can be made by visiting essex.police.uk/digital101 or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 42/120959/23.
Anonymous reports can be made by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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