Woman attacked as her home was burgled in Clacton
One of four men was reportedly armed with a machete
Four men have burgled a home in Clacton, with one reportedly armed with a machete.
A woman in her forties answered the door on Cavendish Drive last night and she was assaulted.
They searched the house but nothing was taken.
The victim had answered a knock on her door at around 10.20pm.
Four men then entered the property, assaulted her and then carried out a messy search of the bedroom.
However, they were disturbed by other occupants, and they left the scene.
Essex Police are keen to trace a light-coloured Volkswagen Passat estate that was in the area at the time.
If were in the area and saw or heard anything suspicious, or have CCTV or dashcam footage which would have been covering Flatford Drive, get in touch with officers.
Call Clacton CID on 101 and quote the crime reference number 42/61283/21.
If you'd prefer to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.