Police are appealing for information about a serious sexual assault in the early hours of this morning in Colchester.

A 25-year-old local woman was walking along Berechuch Road when she was dragged into bushes and seriously sexually assaulted by a man.

The man is described as black, wearing a black hooded top and white trainers.

Anyone who was in the area and may have information is asked to contact Colchester CID on 0300 333 4444.