Police are appealing for information regarding the incident on Saturday, 12 October
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault of a man at the Esso petrol station in Grays.
The incident happened shortly after 12.30am, early Saturday, 12 October, on the forecourt of the garage on the Stanford Road.
A 40-year-old man was punched and needed surgery for a broken jaw.
The suspect is described as a man with blond hair, who was driving a black Ford Focus.
Witnesses are asked to call DC Nicola Hadfield at Grays CID on 101 quoting reference 42/162535/19.
Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.