Hate crime investigation launched after woman attacked by teenagers in Colchester
The force is appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place between 5.15pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday April 8 at Colchester's Castle Park.
Essex Police has confirmed that the attack is being treated as a hate crime and has asked anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward.
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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were notified of an assault in which a woman had a rock thrown at her and verbally abused by a group of up to 7 teenagers aged around 15 years old.
"Of the group, one girl was wearing an all-pink outfit, and one boy was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a dark hoodie.
"The incident occurred between 5.15 - 5.30pm on Tuesday 8 April at Castle Park, Colchester, near to the public conveniences at the rear of Holly Trees.
"We are treating this as a hate crime and are asking anyone with any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, to get in contact."
If you have any relevant information, you can contact Essex Police and quote crime reference 42/47708/25.
If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
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