POLICE are appealing for information following the assault of a woman in Harlow.

At about 6.50am on November 20, a 52-year-old local woman was walking in Tawneys Road near to St Stephens Church when she was approached by a man who punched her in the face causing bruising around her right eye.

Two men came to the woman’s aid and police are appealing for these men to contact them.

The suspect is described as white, about 6ft tall, of medium build and aged in his early 30s.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Rob Hance at Harlow police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.