A WOMAN was attacked and seriously sexually assaulted in Colchester, police have said.

Annie Davidson

A WOMAN was attacked and seriously sexually assaulted in Colchester, police have said.

The 46-year-old was found by officers at the junction of Queen Street and St Boltolph's Street early this morning.

She was said to be in a “distressed state” and alleged she had been the victim of a serious sexual assault.

Officers found her at around 3.20am today and she was due to be spoken to about her ordeal by specially trained officers.

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact acting detective inspector Jules Cole on 0300 333 4444.