AN incident has taken place on open land near Aluric Close in Chadwell St Mary this afternoon that has left a 10-year-old boy with potentially life changing injuries.

Police are calling for information and witnesses.

Emergency services including the air ambulance were deployed.

Officers investigating a serious collision in Grays are asking for witnesses and footage.

A statement from police says: "We were called at around 3.30pm on Thursday 27 July following reports of a serious collision on open land at the rear of Aluric Close and Camden Close, Chadwell St Marys.

"The boy was in collision with what police believe at this stage to be a motorcycle which then left the scene. 

"The boy has been taken to hospital with a leg injury where his condition is described as life-changing.

"We'd ask anyone who was in the area today and saw what happened to contact us.

"We'd also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dashcam footage that may have captured something that will help our investigation to check their footage.

"If you know the rider or owner of the vehicle involved, please call us urgently.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

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

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to 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 on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 794 of 27 July when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."