ESSEX Police is appealing for information about an aggravated burglary in Harlow yesterday (Wednesday, March 6).

Three men armed with a hammer and monkey wrench forced entry into a property in Arkwrights at around 9.30pm and threatened a woman inside.

The victim, aged in her 40s, was then grabbed, causing no visible injuries. A man inside the property managed to escape through a window.

The first suspect has been described as being white, around 6ft tall, with short brown hair and wore a dark coloured body warmer.

The second suspect has been described as being white, of a skinny build, around 5ft 4ins tall with blond hair. He wore grey jogging bottoms and a grey waterproof jacket.

The victim described him as having a fresh looking cut to his right cheek.

The third suspect has been described as being white, aged in his 30s, and wore dark clothing and a grey puffer jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harlow CID on 101 quoting crime 42/31592/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.