AN investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly raped in Clacton.

Essex Police were contacted shortly after 8.15pm on Saturday following reports a woman had been raped in a field in Legerton Drive.

The woman, aged in her 20s, is being supported by specialist officers.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesman said: "We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information that could assist with our investigation to call 101 quoting incident 1263 of November 17."

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.