POLICE are hunting for a man after reports of a man spitting at a taxi driver's face.

The incident, which happened outside the Jolly Friar pub, in Whitmore Way Basildon, reportedly involved a man spitting on the taxi driver's face at 11pm on December 28.

A spokesman for Essex Police, said: "Do you recognise this man?

"Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/204190/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Do you recognise this man?

We would like to talk to him following reports a taxi driver was assaulted by a man who spat in his face.

The incident happened outside the Jolly Friar pub in Whitmore Way, Basildon, at around 11pm on Saturday 28 December.

Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/204190/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.