A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in public toilets in Westcliff.

Detectives investigating the serious sexual assault have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to who were selling perfume in the area.

A man approached the woman and sexually assaulted her in the public toilets on London Road at the junction with Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff shortly before 4.30pm on July 5.

Anyone with information or who recognises them is asked to contact Det Con Lee Crane, Det Sgt Gavin Wiseman or A/DI Lisa Hurrell at the Crime and Public Protection Command Unit at Southend on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.