A woman was struck twice in the arm during an argument about a parking space.

Police are appealing for information about the assault, which took place on Tuesday, December 17, on the Chapel Hill Retail Park in Braintree.

The victim suffered soreness to her arm following the dispute at about 7.20pm.

Officers are appealing for information finding a man driving a black Ford Escort who is suspected of carrying out the attack.

Witnesses are urged to call PC Michaela Sargant at Braintree police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.