A MAN arrested after an alleged sexual assault at Essex University has been bailed.

The assault is reported to have happened when the 18-year-old woman was walking away from a nightclub on the main University of Essex campus at 2am on Thursday, October 7.

A 22-year-old man from Colchester, who was arrested on Wednesday, has been bailed today while further inquiries are carried out.

Anyone able to assist police the investigation should contact Det Insp Steve Jennings on 0300 333 4444.