A man is wanted for questioning in connection with the assault and attempted robbery of a man outside a pub.

Essex Police have released an image of Mario George, 28, as detectives appealed to track him down.

On Friday, February 7, at about 10.30pm, a man was assaulted in an attempted robbery outside the Poplar Kitten pub in Bush Fair, Harlow.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Harlow CID on 101.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

A 15-year-old boy from Harlow has been charged with attempted robbery. He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Saturday February 22.

A 16-year-old boy from Harlow has also been charged with attempted robbery, unlawful wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife or bladed article in a public place.

He was also charged with a theft and handling stolen goods on Thursday, February 20.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court later today, Friday, February 21.

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