A MAN was injured and another arrested after a disturbance in Corringham last night.

A police statement says: "We were called to a disturbance on Gordon Road, Corringham, around 7.20pm on Friday 19 November. It was reported that a car had hit a pedestrian.

"A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with a leg injury.

"A 19-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of GBH. He remains in custody.

"Both parties are known to each other.

"If you witnessed the incident please contact us. You can submit a report online via this link or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

"You can also call us on 101 and cite incident 1131 of 19 November. Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.