TWO people have been arrested following a collision in Aveley which left a man seriously injured.

It was reported a black BMW X1 and an e-scooter were in collision in Ship Lane at around 8am yesterday (Tuesday, 30 May).

The rider of the e-scooter, a 19-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Two people – a 22-year-old man from Aveley and a 28 year-old woman from Grays – were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

They have both since been released under investigation.

A statement from Essex Police says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 184 of 30 May.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111