POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was raped in Southend.
It happened between 7pm and 9pm on Wednesday, June 14.
The victim, who is in her 20s, was led to a grass area next to the cliff with a man who then raped her.
The man is described as white, of medium build and with short brown hair.
A 19 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
He has been released under investigation.
It is believed passers-by may have seen the incident or the man and officers have urged anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Sarah Jackson on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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