Police hunting woman who spat in the face of a nine-year-old girl

Police are hunting a woman who spat in the face on a nine-year-old in an Essex leisure centre.

The alleged assault happened at 2.50pm on Friday, July 24, in Leisurezone in Harlow, and offices from Essex Police have released images of a woman they want to track down.

The woman allegedly accused the girl of punching her child before spitting at her and walking away.

Anyone with information about the incident or who can help identify the woman pictured should contact police at Harlow on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.