OFFICERS investigating an incident in Colchester are asking for witnesses and dashcam footage.

The incident was reported by a woman shortly after 4.30am on Saturday, July 15, prompting a swift response from authorities.

A victim reported that she had been raped and is being supported by specialist officers.

The authorities are dedicated to conducting a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident.

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Detective Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston said: "Officers are carrying out enquiries in the Abbey Fields area of Colchester to establish the facts.

"At this time, we do not believe there is a risk to the wider community.

"But I’d like to ask anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us with any information they may have that will help our investigation.

"I’d particularly like to ask anyone who has dash cam and was in this area of Colchester in the early hours of the morning on Saturday to check the footage to see if they have captured anything that would help us."

A spokesman from Essex Police said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"You can call the investigating detectives direct at ASAIT North on 01206 717854.

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"Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 194 of July 15 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."