An elderly woman was attacked during a break-in.

Two women forced their way into an address in Station Road, Tiptree at around 8.30pm on Thursday December 12 and a woman aged in her 90s was injured.

A 32 year-old woman from Tiptree was arrested yesterday on suspicion of theft, burglary, and possession of Class A drugs.

A 56 year-old woman from Tiptree was also arrested yesterday on suspicion of theft, burglary, and aggravated vehicle taking.

They are both currently in custody.