ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was the victim of a racially aggravated hate crime in Thurrock.
We received reports of a man in his 20s being racially abused in a B&Q store in Lakeside on 22 July 2025 before the suspect left the scene.
Our officers have reviewed CCTV and pursued several lines of enquiry, and are now appealing for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in this investigation.
If you recognise the man I this image or have any information about this incident, please contact us quoting incident 643 of 22 July 2025.
You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
