Police have released an efit of a man wanted in connection with a violent burglary.

Two men were disturbed as they broke in to a house in Moreton Road, Ongar, between 2pm and 4.20pm.

A man in his 20s, who had returned home, was hit on the head.

The burglars are described as white, 5ft 6ins tall and aged between 21 and 40.

One had brown hair and both wore white gloves and a t-shirt.

Police have not explained why they have only a released an e-fit of one of the men.

Anyone with information about the incident, which took place on August 8, is asked to contact PC Adam McRobbie at Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.