A man arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman in Witham has been released under investigation.

The 33-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in Witham.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident which happened at around 8.45am on Wednesday January 3.

As the victim, a woman in her 20s, walked along a pathway in Powers Hall End and Bluebell Close/Bramble Road, Witham, she was attacked by a man. The victim managed to fight him off and got away.

The man is described as white, just under 6ft tall, of large build, with dark bushy eyebrows, green eyes and short, shaved dark hair.

He was seen wearing a black puffed jacket with a hood and bright blue denim jeans and was carrying a grey and black backpack. The man is believed to have spoken with a foreign accent.

Anybody with information can contact the Stanway Major Investigation Team on 101 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk