A man who was left with a fractured skull and cheeks after an attack has spoken out about his ordeal.

The 31-year-old victim from Canvey was attacked after leaving the Saks bar, Furtherwick Road, Canvey on Sunday August 13 when he was approached in Oak Road, at the junction of Furtherwick Road.

He said that he does not remember much about the attack but that he just wants closure and to know what happened on that night.

He added: “I remember leaving the pub and then waking up in hospital.

“I was taken to Southend Hospital first but later transferred to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.

“I had to have an operation at Broomfield Hospital to have four metal plates inserted into my cheeks after the incident.

“I am currently having problems hearing out of my right ear which doctors are looking into.

“I also have nerve damage to my left cheek and have been left with two permanent scars near my eye.

“The nerve damage is being looked at but medical staff who think it could be permanent.

“If anyone has any information about what took place that night I would like to know.

“My wife has also found it quite traumatic as she had to come to the hospital and see me in a bad state.

“We both need to have closure for the attack.”

He added that it was a good day that went so wrong.

He said he had been out with friends and decided to continue the evening at the bar with a few drinks.

He added: “I do not know how a good day can end like that.”

Detectives investigating an attack have renewed their appeal and released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to.

Det Con Rob Lewis of Basildon CID said: “This was a serious assault which has left the victim with no memory of the attack.

“The CCTV image we have is clear and I need to hear from anyone who may recognise the man pictured in the CCTV image, or indeed the man himself, who may be able to help us with our enquiries.”

Witnesses or anyone who recognises the man can contact DC Lewis at Basildon on 01268 245899.

Alternatively anyone can help by emailing robert.lewis@essex.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.