A man was assaulted and threatened with a knife while walking with his partner in Halstead.
Police are appealing for information after a man got out of a silver Ford Transit in Colchester Road and accused the victim of hitting the van.
According to police, the suspect tried to punch the victim but missed before throwing a green recycling bin at him.
The bin hit the victim and a car causing damage to it.
The victim then went to walk away but the suspect pursued him before punching him and threatening him with a knife.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We have interviewed a man in connection with this incident and he is assisting us with our enquiries."
The incident happened at around 5pm on Monday, October 8.
Call Braintree police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/146249/18 with any information.
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