DETECTIVES are hunting for a man following a violent attack in Tiptree.

Officers want to speak to Gavyn Booker and need help from the public to find him.

The 23-year-old, whose last known address was Holt Drive, Colchester, is wanted in connection with an assault and a burglary.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Booker is wanted in connection with a serious assault on a man that took place on September 21 in Chestnut Way, Tiptree.

"He also failed to attend Colchester Magistrates' Court on January 12 after he was charged with burglary at a property in Honeywood Close, Marks Tey.

"It took place on August 9 last year."

Booker, an unemployed man with connections to Colchester, is 5ft 9ins tall and thin.

He has blue eyes and short, brown straight hair.

He may also have a light brown wispy moustache and beard.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts call Det Con Vicki Fairchild at Colchester CID at Essex Police on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via the anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Police issued the appeal today after attempts to track him down failed.