It is believed that there was at least one witness to this incident and police are urging them to come forward.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in the street.
Officers were called after a woman, who was walking in Palmerston Road in Buckhurst Hill, was grabbed by a man.
A 37-year-old man from Haringey was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by touching in connection with the incident at around 7.50am on Monday.
He was later released on police bail until Friday March 6, pending further enquiries.
It is believed that there was at least one witness to this incident and police are urging them to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Lloyd Bettell-Higgins at Loughton Police station on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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