POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Chelmsford.

The incident happened on Lynmouth Avenue at around 5.30pm on Monday, October 10, when a man assaulted a woman in the street. It is believed the man then fled in the direction of Lady Lane.

The woman was not seriously injured. The area may have been busy at the time and officers would like to hear from any witnesses.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident can contact Det Con Michael Pannell at Chelmsford on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.