1015 hrs

Statement from Essex Police

“A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Harlow.

“We received a call at around 3.35am on Monday 26 August reporting a woman was being assaulted in Harefield.

“We attended and arrested a 49 year-old man on suspicion of rape.

“He is currently in custody”.

0930 hrs

YH understands that there is a police presence near the Purple Emperor, Burgoyne Hatch on Momples Road in Harlow.

The grass area has been cordoned off and scenes of crime forensic team are present.

YH has contacted the police for more details.