Police investigating an assault have released CCTV images of people wanted in connection with the incident.

Three men were assaulted after they were walking close to Metro Bank when they had items thrown at them by a group of people.

Shortly afterwards, three men from the group attacked the victims.

One was punched in the face and knocked unconscious, another was hit in the face with a belt and received an injury to his hand after falling over, and the third man was also punched.

The group involved in the incident which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 6, were seen in McDonald’s before the attack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chelmsford police station on 101 quoting crime numbers 42/2803/19, 42/2797/19 or 42/2806/19.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.