Police have released an e-fit of man whose attack left a woman in hospital for five days with internal bruising.

The suspect forced his way into a property in Moy Road, Colchester at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, November 13.

Once inside, a woman in her 40s was forced to the ground and kicked, with the injuries she sustained causing her to spend five days in hospital.

The man is described as having his two front teeth missing and smelling strongly of body odour.

Anyone with any information should contact PC Hayley Langmead at Colchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.