Essex Police are investigating after a 69-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary in Stanford-le-Hope.

A man forced entry to a home in Corringham Road, Stanford-le-Hope, at 10.45am on Thursday, May 17. 


He grabbed the elderly occupant by the throat and she banged her head during the struggle. 


The suspect ran off when a neighbour was alerted. 

Police have described the suspect as being around 5ft 6ins tall to 5ft 7ins tall, with a tanned complexion, and wore a grey hooded top. 


Officers carried out a search of the area and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect. The victim was uninjured. 


Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Grays CID on 101 quoting reference 42/68443/18. 


Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org