POLICE have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault which happened in Colchester. 

Police officers have arrested a man in connection with the incident which happened on July 28. 

A19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape yesterday (Wednesday, 7 August) and is currently in custody.

A police spokesman said: "We are no longer looking to identify a man we wanted to speak to in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault in Colchester.

"A woman reported she had been sexually assaulted in the city on Sunday 28 July."

This comes after officers were called to Osborne Street shortly after 10am on Sunday, July 28, following concerns for a woman.

When they arrived she disclosed she had been sexually assaulted after spending the evening in the city centre.

It’s believed that the assault took place close to Abbey Field.

The victim is continuing to receive support from officers and wider support services.