POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Burnham-on-crouch last week. 

Officers were called to Maldon Road, close to the junction of Green Lane at around 1:20am on Sunday, 14 January following reports of an incident when a car hit a tree, causing damage to a nearby parked car. 

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the drink drive limit, failure to report a road traffic collision, failure to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position. 

He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.

Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or have any further information to contact the, quoting reference number 60 of 14 January. 

You can let officers know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

Live Chat is an online service available on our website Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm, where you can send and receive real-time direct messages with an online digital 101 operator.

To use the service, select the 'Live Chat' icon at the bottom right of your screen when you're on the police website. It can be accessed from a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

Alternatively you can call 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.