Police have released CCTV footage showing a man believed to have sexually assaulted a teenager as she walked home following a night out in Chelmsford.
The 18-year-old was attacked at around 4.30am on Thursday, September 15, as she walked near the Meadows shopping precinct.
She managed to escape when the man fled after she struggled with him and screamed for help.
Investigating officer, Dc Chris Leslie, said: "The woman was unharmed but badly shaken.
"She gave us a good description of the man and we have been able to trace his movements on the city centre's CCTV system.
"Shortly after the assault happened we issued still images taken from the CCTV, but now we hope that moving footage will help us find the man."
The footage shows the man queuing on his own to enter Chicago's night club. He remained on his own while inside the club.
Dc Leslie said: "It was Fresher's Night in the city centre and a large number of students were attending various events.
"We have checked with the college and university but have not been able to identify this man.
"He is thought to be Asian, aged in his 20s and about 5ft 6in tall.
"At the time his hair was shaved at the back and sides and long on top.
"He might have had a slight moustache. He was wearing a blue check shirt, beige chinos and black trainers with white soles and laces.
"If anyone knows this man or might have any information about his whereabouts, please call us immediately."
Anyone with information should contact DC Leslie at Chelmsford CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
