Police have charged a man with assault after a successful public appeal led to his arrest.

Patrick McNeil, 27, of Long Banks, Harlow, was arrested on Sunday (May 3) follow a five week appeal for his whereabouts.

He was charged with attacking a teenage woman in Berecroft, Harlow, on January 25 as well as possession of cannabis, driving without a licence and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

McNeil was released on police bail to appear in Chelmsford  Magistrates Court on June 8.