Woman raped in Southend
A woman has been raped in Southend.
Police were called to reports a woman in her 20s had been attacked on Pier Hill around 11.30pm on July 4.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Steve Franklin said “We’d like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a woman in distress around the Pier Hill area at this time. Please contact myself or the Southend Crime and Public Protection Unit on 101, quoting reference 42/94724/18.”
The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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