Police are investigating reports a woman was forced to commit a sex act on a man in Chelmsford city centre.
The offence is believed to have taken place near the Meadows Shopping Centre between 1am and 2am today.
Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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