Police are investigating the alleged rape of a woman in Braintree town centre.
The incident was reported to have happened in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 12) at around 2am, in an alleyway behind The Lounge bar.
Police cordons were in place in School Walk, between Sainsbury's and The Lounge but have now been taken down.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "The incident was reported to police at 2.55am this morning, but is believed to have happened about an hour before.
"The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and enquiries are continuing."
Anyone with any information which could help the investigation is urged to call police on 101.
