Police in Essex have issued photographs of two men suspected of being involved in a burglary at the home of Manx cycling star Mark Cavendish.

The Tour de France competitor was attacked and held at knifepoint during a burglary at his Essex home in the early hours of November 27.

A force spokesman said: ’We would like to speak to these two men in connection with an aggravated burglary which took place in the Ongar area of Essex.’

A Louis Vuitton suitcase and two high value watches were stolen and Mr Cavendish and his wife were threatened.

Three people have been arrested and one person charged in connection with our investigation.

’We would now like to locate two men who we would like to speak to in connection with the incident,’ the police spokesman said.

Jo Jobson is 25 and from Plaistow while George Goddard is 26 and from Loughton. Goddard also has links to the Isle of Dogs, in London.

Detective Inspector Tony Atkin, who is leading the investigation into the incident, said: ’The investigation is ongoing and, so far, three people have been arrested.

’I now seek the public’s help to locate two men, Jo Jobson and George Goddard. I believe both men will have information which will help the investigation and I would urge them both to come forward.’

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jo Jobson and George Goddard should call us immediately on 101 and cite Operation Chamber when asked.

The man who has been charged, Romario Henry, 30, of Bell Green, in Lewisham, will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on January 14, 2022.

He has not yet entered a plea to two counts of robbery.

Two other men are due to answer bail this week.