ESSEX Police are appealing for information after woman was sexually assaulted in Harlow.

A 38-year-old woman was walking from the train station at 11.35pm on Thursday, March 17.

On reaching a footpath between Fifth Avenue and Newstead Way she was grabbed from behind and pushed over.

The suspect assaulted her before being disturbed and running off.

He is described as about 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build and possibly had dark hair. He wore a hooded top and was carrying a rucksack.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to a man wearing a baseball cap and casual clothing who was walking his dog in Newstead Way and disturbed the suspect.

This man or anyone else with information is asked to contact Dc Leo Fordham at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.