Police want to speak to this man who threatened to assault a woman before attempting to steal her dog.

A man walked up to a dog walker, in Somerset Road, Basildon, from behind at around 12.30pm on Friday, June 9.

He threatened her and tried to steal her dog.

The 40-year-old woman managed to push the suspect away and run off before calling police.

The suspect has been described as being around 5ft 10ins, in his late 20s and of a skinny build.

He wore a dark blue tracksuit which had a zip-up hoodie and white trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Basildon CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.