A taxi driver was left with a fractured skull after he was assaulted, with two men being arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with the assault which happened in Brinkley Grove at around 1.50am on Saturday November 2.

The taxi driver was taken to hospital but has since been released.

Witness - police believe the driver of this car could have been a witness to the assaultWitness - police believe the driver of this car could have been a witness to the assault (Image: Essex Police) Officers now want to identify the driver of a white car which drove past The Gilberd School from Highclere Road onto Brinkley Grove Road at around 1.40am on the same day.

Police have released an image of a car of which they would like to speak to the driver.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We believe they may be a witness and we are keen to speak to them.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/166124/24.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."