A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered to anyone who can help police track down a man wanted in connection with an assault of a police officer.

Craig Lock, 27, from Romford, is wanted after he failed to answer bail in connection with police investigations into a variety of offences including dangerous driving and theft of motor vehicles.

As well as Romford he is also known to regularly visit the Loughton area.

Anyone who has seen Lock or who knows where he might be is asked to call Essex Police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

It offers rewards of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of offenders.