POLICE are hunting two suspects in connection with an aggravated burglary in Shoeburyness on Saturday (March 25). 

The suspects, one armed with a knife, broke into a home in Herongate, Shoebury at about 3.45am where they viciously assaulted a man. 

The occupants, a man and a woman were at home - the man was punched in the face.

The first suspect is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, aged 20-30, of large build, wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms and gloves.

The second is also white and of a similar height. He wore a red hooded top, black trousers and black gloves and was well built.

Anyone who saw where these men went following the burglary or has any information is asked to contact Southend CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.