Police are appealing for a witness who saw a woman being assaulted in her car in Canvey High Street.
The 37-year-old was inside her white Ford Escort XR2 on Saturday when she was assaulted.
The incident took place outside Barclays Bank at about 11.30am.
A 42-year-old man from Canvey was arrested later that day on suspicion of common assault.
He has been released on bail until February 5, pending further enquiries.
Investigating officer, PC Jamie Collins, said: "Enquiries have led me to believe that there may have been a man who witnessed the incident and intervened.
"I would like to appeal for this man to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Mr Collins at Basildon police station on 101, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or fill out a form at crimestoppers-uk.org
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