POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a teenager in Lexden Road, Colchester.
The girl has told officers she was attacked by a man in his 30s around 1am today, who then ran off in the direction of Stanway.
An Essex Police spokesman said: “The victim, a teenage girl from the local area, was approached by a white man believed to be in his 30s and was sexually assaulted.
“The man was described as 5ft, 6ins tall, with a local accent and was seen wearing dark clothing and a hat.
“He ran off in the direction of Stanway. The victim is being cared for by specially trained police officers and enquiries are continuing to trace the suspect."
A scene guard ia in place at Lexden Road, behind the Lexden Crown public house, while forensic recovery of potential evidence continued.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Essex Police on 101.
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