Police are investigating reports two men dressed in all black tried to pull a woman from her car at a zebra crossing.

The woman had been stationary at a zebra crossing opposing the church in Rectory Grove, Leigh, between 6pm and 7pm yesterday (Sunday, September 26) when two men approached her vehicle.

She reported they tried to get her out her vehicle but two members of the public came to her aid and the men left the area.

The men have been described to us as black and dressed in black tracksuits, black socks, and black shoes.

Detectives have launched an appeal to locate anyone who saw the incident or has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.

Police also need to speak to the two members of the public who came to the woman’s aid.

If you have any information you can submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Quote the crime reference number 42/210182/21.

You can also call Essex Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.