AFTER a public appeal following publication of CCTV pictures, police in Basildon have now identified two men there were seeking following an assault at the Winston Sports and Social Club in Laindon.

The incident took place at the club on Northumberland Avenue, on 12 August when a man his 30s was restrained on the floor while he was kicked to the face and hit with a chair.

The victim of the assault was taken to hospital where he later died. Essex Police have stated there is no causal link between the assault and the man's death.

A statement issued today (Thursday, 6 October) by police says: "Following a public appeal with CCTV images we have received information which will now be progressing. Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

"If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/215305/22.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

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.