Police are keen to identify these men in connection with a violent robbery outside an off-licence in Billericay.

The victim, a 28-year-old man, was in Bridge Parade, near the Threshers store, on Friday May 9 at around 4.20pm when he was punched ferociously in the face by one of two men.

e-fit of man wanted by police

The second man then picked his pocket, taking his wallet, containing around £100 in cash. Both men ran off along Mountnessing Road.

The victim, who has not been named, was able to give enough of a description for officers to create an e-fit image of his attacker.

The man who hit him was white, aged around 18, 6ft 2in tall and of medium build. He had short mousey brown hair and his nose appeared to have been flattened as if broken. He was scruffy and wore a baseball cap with a NY logo.

The pickpocket, also white, was, 5ft 11in tall and stocky, with short dark hair in a scruffy curtain style. He wore a dark tracksuit.

Det Con Nick Graham, of Basildon CID, said: "The victim was hit on the right side of his face, suggesting his attacker was left handed.

CCTV picture of other man wanted by police

"We also have a CCTV picture of a man who had previously been in the Threshers store whom we would like to speak to."

Anyone with information should call Mr Graham on 01268 532212.

Published Wednesday, May 21, 2003

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