Efit Released After Harlow Attempted Rape

1 October 2014, 13:41 | Updated: 1 October 2014, 13:43

Police investigating the attempted rape of a woman in Harlow have released an efit of the suspected attacker.

The victim, a 65 year-old woman from the town was walking along Southern Way at around 6am on Sunday when a man approached her and asked for a cigarette.

He then pushed her into some nearby bushes and attacked her.

He is described as white, aged in his mid-20s, 5ft 4-5ins tall, of small to medium build, with short dark hair and was wearing a blue checked shirt and light trousers.

Police are also continuing to look for a man the woman spoke to before she was attacked. They also believe a grey or silver Ford vehicle drove past when the incident occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at the West Sexual Offences Investigation Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.