Police are appealing for information after a woman was threatened following a dispute about a parent and child parking space.

The incident happened outside Morrisons in London Road, Grays

Police received reports that the man walked up to the victim, aged in her 40s, and threatened her with violence following an argument at around 10.30am on Saturday, October 13.

The victim had a young child with her while the altercation took place.

The suspect has been described as being black, aged in his 30s, around 5ft 11ins with short dreadlocks and was of a muscular build with broad shoulders.

Police believe he drove off in a white Renault Megan with a woman as a passenger.

Police understand there were many shoppers in the area at the time, some who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Grays police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/148789/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.