POLICE investigating an assault in Brentwood have released CCTV images of two people they would like to identify.

At around 1.40am on August 7, a 45-year-old man was repeatedly punched by a group of people following an altercation at Shell in Brook Street. He sustained facial cuts and bruising.

They also stole his mobile phone.

Anyone who recognises the people pictured is asked to contact Pc Dan Stevens at Brentwood police station on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.