A WOMAN in her 30s was assaulted by a man outside a bar in Chelmsford city centre.

The incident happened outside Bar and Beyond at around 7pm on January 5.

Police are investigating the assault and are appealing for information to help trace a man who stopped to help the victim.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Pc Michaela Sargant at Chelmsford Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.