Woman assaulted by three men in Colchester while out on run
It happened in Castle Park on Tuesday night
Last updated 7th May 2021
A woman has been assaulted by three men in Colchester while out on a run.
It happened in Castle Park at around 10pm on Tuesday (4 May).
The victim, who is in her 20s, has since posted photos of her injuries online which have gone viral with nearly 5,000 shares on Facebook.
Essex Police has confirmed they have spoken with the victim and their enquiries are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Jon Evans, District Commander for Colchester, said:
"I understand this will be a concerning incident for people living across Colchester and use Castle Park regularly.
"No-one should feel afraid for their safety when going out alone but we are working to identify those involved.
"Fortunately incidents such as this are rare in Colchester but we have additional patrols in the area to provide some additional reassurance."
Anybody with information can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm, quoting crime reference number 42/83071/21.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.