Police are searching for the man who carried out a terrifying sexual assault on a 49-year-old woman.
The attack took place between 1am and 2.30am on Saturday as the victim was sitting in a shelter at the seafront end of Edith Road, Clacton.
She was dragged down a sloping path to the promenade where she was assaulted next to a cafe kiosk.
Investigating officer Det Insp Godfrey O'Toole said: "Although there are no obvious outward signs of an attack the woman has clearly been through a horrendous trauma.
"The woman, who is particularly vulnerable, is currently being supported by police liaison officers and is recovering from her ordeal."
The man first approached his victim in a brief conversation when he told her he worked in a nearby nightclub.
He spoke in broken English and claimed to be Italian.
The man is described as Mediterranean-looking, in his late teens or early 20s and of slim build.
He was clean-shaven, about 6ft tall with short black hair.
At the time of the attack he wore a red, short-sleeved shirt and black trousers and also had gold chains around his neck.
Anyone with information should contact Clacton police on 01255 221312 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Published Monday July 19, 2004
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