The Liberty Shopping Centre (Image: Archant)
Forensics are sweeping The Liberty shopping centre toilets after an alleged assault yesterday morning.
Police were called to Romford mall at 7.30am and a section, near Next, remains closed off while police investigate.
No arrests have been made and inquiries continue.
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