Police in Colchester investigating a sexual assault are appealing for witnesses after a female victim was grabbed outside the Willows shopping parade.
The incident reportedly happened at 9.25pm on Sunday (January 4) on Mersea Road.
The victim, a woman in her 30s, was grabbed by the arm and kissed by a man before he touched her breast over her clothes.
The suspect is described as approximately 5 ft 11ins, with dark skin, short dark hair and of medium build. He was wearing a dark top with dark blue jeans, described as baggy.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ps Tyhurst at Colchester Police station on 101.
People can also give information to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
