Detectives have issued an efit of one of the suspects involved in the rape of a young woman in Maldon.

The woman, in her 20s, was walking away from Fullbridge Tesco, near the underpass at Mill Lane, when she was grabbed by two men, dragged into bushes and raped, between 5.45pm and 6.15pm on Saturday.

The first suspect, who carried out the assault and is the subject of the efit image, was of Asian appearance, 25-30-years-old, 5ft 10in to 6 ft tall, with stubble on his face. He wore a Superdry jacket which had a green logo.

The second man was slightly taller than the first, and wore a black coat and hooded top with the hood up.

Two men who had been arrested in connection with the enquiry have been released without charge.

Senior investigating officer DCI Simon Werrett, said: 'This happened around Saturday tea time, when the shop would have been busy, I am sure someone must have seen the men hanging around or even spoken to them."

"It is really important that people have a close look at the efit image and let us know as soon as possible whether they recognise this man."

"Equally, are you aware of anyone matching these descriptions who was acting strangely over the weekend and may have been in the Maldon area?

"I need anyone who has any information to contact my team as soon as possible so we can catch the men responsible and get justice for this woman.”

Anyone with information call Major Investigation Team Detectives on 01206 576845, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or email scdappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk