Police are hunting a man who indecently assaulted a woman in a Grays tower block.

The 23-year-old victim entered the lift on the ground floor of Bevan House at around 5pm on Tuesday and was followed inside by the man who attacked her.

She managed to stop the lift on the third floor and made her escape.

The attacker is described as white and in his early 30s. He had short, cropped hair and was wearing blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID officers at Grays police station on 01375 391212.

Published Thursday January 15, 2004

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