A man suffered a fractured wrist after he was assaulted by a group of men.
At around 3.15pm on January 6 the 52-year-old victim was verbally abused and assaulted outside shops in Upshire Road.
The suspects are described as four black men who left in a grey BMW, which drove off down Ninefields.
Investigating officer PC Emma Jackson said: “There were several people in the area at the time who may have seen the whole incident or part of it.
“I am appealing for those people to come forward as they may have key information that can help us identify the suspects.”
Contact the Brentwood and Epping community policing team on 101 quoting reference 42/3189/19.
Call Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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