A man attacked a car as the driver tried to reverse on Maldon High Street.

The driver had parked the black Toyota Aygo outside the launderette on Maldon High Street at 3.10pm last Wednesday.

When the victim attempted to reverse, a man kicked the nearside of the vehicle, denting the door.

The attacker is described as white, aged late 40s to early 50s, very tall and bald.

He was wearing jeans and a top at the time of the incident.

The value of the damage to the car is unknown.