A WOMAN suffered injuries to her face after being attacked by a man in Clacton.

The assault took place in Old Road at about 12.30am on Monday, May 15.

A spokesman for Essex Police said the 46-year-old victim suffered "serious facial injuries".

He added: "The suspect, who was described by the victim as black, was reported to have approached the woman as she headed to the shops near to the junction of Wellesley Road.

"Officers are treating this as an isolated incident."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact PC Reece Milwain at Clacton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.