A WOMAN was reportedly assaulted by a man outside a busy supermarket yesterday afternoon.

Essex Police says it was called to reports of a disturbance close to Asda in Pipps Hill Retail Park, Basildon, shortly after 4.30pm on Thursday, January 5.

It was reported that a woman had been assaulted by a man.

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One eyewitness described seeing a man “throwing punches” at woman who was on the floor by the supermarket doorway.

They claimed the assailant attempted to drag her outside along the grounds as she screamed out for help.

Police say the woman had then returned to the shop and the man had left the area by the time officers arrived.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing.

“We need anyone with information on the incident or who has CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage of it can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“Please quote incident 862 of 5 January."