A WOMAN stabbed in Essex has today been named.

A WOMAN stabbed in Essex has today been named.

Jennifer Macaree, 62, of Hadleigh Grange in Harlow was found just after 3am on Saturday morning.

She was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital by ambulance but died a short time later.

Police believe that the woman's attacker may be covered with blood and have appealed for the public's help.

Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to call detectives in Harlow on 0300 3334444 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.