Appeal after woman assaulted in Westcliff (From Southend Standard)

Appeal after woman assaulted in Westcliff

4:07pm Wednesday 18th January 2012 in Southend

Police have appealed for information after a woman was assaulted on a footpath in Westcliff.

The woman was walking along Victory Path between Britannia Road and Chalkwell Avenue at about 7.50pm on Sunday January 15 when a man approached her from behind.

She screamed loudly as the man tried to grab her. He then turned and ran off towards Britannia Road. The woman was badly shaken but uninjured.

The attacker is believed to be white and had an Essex accent. The victim, who is in her 20s and lives in Westcliff, did not see his face and was unable to give any further descriptions.

Anyone with information about the assault or anyone who may have seen a man hanging around in the area should contact Pc Lee Watson at Leigh police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.