Detectives investigating an attack in which corrosive liquid was thrown in a man's face have released shocking pictures of his injuries.

Former chauffeur Wayne Ingold had gone to collect his post from a communal area at his block of flats when he heard two men banging on the door.

Wayne Ingold's injuries Credit: PA

After a brief exchange, the men threw the liquid at him, leaving him with severe injuries to his hands and face.

Wayne Ingold's injuries Credit: PA

The attack was carried out on Bramble Road in Witham, Essex at about 10.45am on August 8. Police belive it was a case of mistaken identity.

Speaking to the Evening Standard Wayne Ingold said:

I thought to myself, why is this man squirting juice in my face? I put my hand up to protect myself, the guy carried on spraying it down my back, neck and shoulder. Wayne Ingold

Wayne Ingold's injuries Credit: PA

The photographs clearly show how Wayne suffered appalling injuries in this incident. He has asked us to release them to show what these people are capable of causing and how they have to be taken off the streets and brought to justice. It is believed that this was a case of mistaken identity and that extensive investigations have shown that there is no evidence that anyone in the area was the intended victim in this crime. Detective Constable Alan Lewis, Essex Police

Wayne Ingold's injuries Credit: PA

Essex Police have released two e-fit images of men they are trying to track down. Inquiries have been widened to London in a bid to trace them.

E-fit images of two men police need to trace Credit: PA

The suspects drove a blue Vauxhall Signum or another hatchback vehicle.

Anyone with information should contact officers at Braintree CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.