POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Westcliff.

Essex Police has released CCTV images of two men following the incident, in which a teenage boy was hurt.

The attempted robbery happened in Station Road on October 17 at about 5.35pm.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We’re looking to speak to these two men following an attempted robbery in Westcliff.

“Nothing was stolen and the victim, a teenage boy, was not seriously hurt.

“Anyone who recognises the men pictured are asked to contact us quoting reference 42/168885/20.”

Witnesses can call Essex Police on 101 or submit a report online at essex.police.uk.