ESSEX Police are investigating after reports that a car was deliberately driven at a woman in Harlow.

It was reported a gun-metal grey Audi mounted a kerb near to the zebra crossing in Parnall Road at the junction of Southern Way, near to the Staple Tye shopping centre, at around 2.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 9 July).

It is believed the vehicle had been driven towards a woman in her 30s deliberately.

She was able to get out of the way and wasn’t hurt.

If you saw anything, have CCTV or dash cam footage, or have any other information please call us on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/108998/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.