A WOMAN was assaulted after a car blocked off the road in front of her in Thaxted. 

The 18-year-old victim from Thaxted was driving along the B184 at around 9.30pm on Thursday, June 15, when a vehicle began flashing her from behind.

The black Range Rover then overtook her and blocked the road. 

A man got out of the vehicle, opened the victim's door and tried grabbing the woman. 

She struck him in the face, causing him to fall backwards, and drove off. 

The man is described as being white, aged in his late 20s and of a skinny build with broad shoulders.

He was tanned, clean shaven and had short dark brown hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Joanne Lewis at Braintree police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.