A MAN has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident where two women were injured in Tilbury during an incident at the Amazon Fulfilment centre.

Officers were called to the site Windrush Road at around 9.35am yesterday (Sunday, 12 July).

It was reported one woman had been in collision with a vehicle and had sustained serious injuries.

Another woman had also been assaulted.

They were both taken to hospital.

A man was arrested at the scene. Afrax Ahmed, 29, of Peartree Way, Greenwich, has now been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, ABH, failing to provide a specimen, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Tuesday, 14 July).

Chief Inspector Richard Melton, District Commander for Thurrock, said: "This charge is the result of some really hard work over the last 24 hours.

"I know this will be a concerning incident to people living and working in Tilbury but we do not believe there is a risk to the wider public."

An Amazon spokesperson said: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts are with our two employees who were injured.

"We will do all that we can to assist the police investigation."