A man is wanted by police in connection with an assault and failing to attend court in Colchester.

Members of the public are asked to help officers trace Jake Pegram, 21, who was last known to be living in Colchester.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Jake Pegram, who is wanted in connection with an assault in Colchester on January 5 and for failing to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on January 11 in connection with another assault in Colchester on December 20.

“He is described as being about 6ft tall, of medium build, with dark brown hair and a goatee beard.”

To help police, call 101.