A WOMAN was knocked unconscious after discovering a burglar in her home.

The victim, aged in her 40s, was coming out of the bathroom of her house, in Willow Walk, Tiptree, when she was confronted by a man.

After being discovered the crook decided not to flee but instead grabbed her by the hair and rammed her head against the bannister knocking her out.

The attack took place at about 10.20am on September 6.

Nothing was stolen.

Officers have been trying to find the suspect but without success so have this week released an e-fit of a man they urgently want to speak to.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in Willow Walk or who recognises the e-fit call Det Con Emma Lewis-Kennedy at Colchester CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.