DETECTIVES have issued a further appeal following reports a woman was raped in Clacton.

The woman, aged in her 20s, is being supported by specialist officers following the incident, which happened in a field off Legerton Drive.

The attack happened shortly after 8.15pm on Saturday.

Senior investigating officer, Det Chief Insp Stuart Truss, said police are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

He said: “The victim is being supported by specialist officers and we are continuing our enquiries to identify the man responsible.

“She has been able to tell us he was wearing a black hoody, so I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time who saw a man in a black hooded top to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1263 of November 17.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.