Essex Police looking for 'four witnesses' for Martyn Richardson

27-year-old Martyn Richardson was last seen in the Bocking area of Braintree at around 8.30pm on Saturday, August 24.

At the time, he was wearing black fleece shorts, a grey hoodie jacket with a long-sleeved top underneath which had a white stripe down the arms, and black shoes.

Essex Police has continued its investigation and now believes a group of three people walking dogs were in the area around the time Martyn was last seen.

Police search - Essex Police is still looking for Martyn Richardson (Image: Essex Police)

The three people were in The Chase, walking from Dorewards Avenue towards Dorewards Farm, at around 8.45pm on August 24.

The force has identified another person wearing dark clothing, walking alone, at around the same time.

This person was also in The Chase, walking from Dorewards Farm before turning into the footpath towards Broad Road.

An appeal has now been launched to find these four people in effort to support ongoing enquiries.

Found - an image of Martyn's bike (Image: Essex Police)

Inspector Phil Jackson said: “We need to identify these four people as quickly as possible to help us find Martyn.

“They may have seen something significant.

"If you know who these walkers are, or you think this was you walking in The Chase at 8.45pm on Saturday night, please contact us.

 “As we said at the weekend, we are growing increasingly concerned for Martyn with each day since he was last seen.

Last seen - imagery of Martyn (Image: Essex Police)

“We remain open minded about what’s happened to him and our aim is still to bring him home safely. 

“Our partners and the public have been incredibly helpful so far and we’re asking you to help us again.”

If you have seen Martyn or have any information on his whereabouts, call 101 or in an emergency, call 999.

When contacting Essex Police, please quote the incident number 324 of August 25.