Police investigating the rape of a woman in Maldon have made another arrest.

A 28-year-old man from Maldon was arrested last night on suspicion of rape and possession of a controlled drug.

A woman aged in her 20s from the local area was walking away from the Fullbridge Tesco store near the underpass at Mill Lane when she was grabbed by two men, dragged in to bushes and raped.

The attacked happened between 5.45pm and 6.15pm on Saturday, January 24.

UPDATE 9am Sunday 15th: The 28-year-old has been released on police bail until February 23 pending further enquiries. 

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 01206 576845, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or email scdappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk