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  • "Again this is just over reaction from our 'Wonderful police service'.The woman was just probably being friendly. Are they being racist because she's Asian? I wonder if a white woman did this they would be investigating. Common assault? And be more specific with your details. A young lady who is 20 looks much different to a 40 year old lady. I think this country has gone mad. Essex police get your priorites right, you bunch of useless twat5!"
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Updated: Rumours of criminal gang operating at Lakeside untrue, Essex Police say

1:00pm Tuesday 26th February 2013 in Local News By Emma Thomas

Echo: Updated: Rumours of criminal gang operating at Lakeside untrue, Essex Police say Updated: Rumours of criminal gang operating at Lakeside untrue, Essex Police say

ESSEX Police say rumours of a criminal gang operating at Lakeside are untrue.

Officers are currently investigating an isolated incident in which a woman has approached a child, who was with her family, and is reported to have stroked the girl’s head and pinched her cheek on Saturday, February 23 shortly after 1.15pm.

It is possible the woman was just being over-familiar but officers are treating the incident as an alleged common assault and would like to speak to the woman.

An Efit image is being issued to help trace the woman concerned.

She is described as being of Asian appearance, with long black hair, and aged between 20 and 40.

She was wearing a beige coat and red scarf.

Anyone with information can call Essex Police on 101.

Rumours circulated on Twitter and Facebook about a gang but Essex Police says it has no information about any on-going criminal gang activity at Lakeside.

Police are continuing to work closely with security staff at Lakeside to ensure a safe environment for visitors.

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