THE death of a 20-year-old man has been confirmed after police attended an incident in Aveley late on Thursday (16 October) evening.

Officers were called to a single vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle, in the area of Belhus Field, off Park Lane, shortly before 9.30pm. 

Paramedics attended alongside officers and treated a man, aged in his 20s, for serious injuries but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

His family has been informed and are being supported. 

A statement from Essex Police says: "Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with information or footage should get in touch.

"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."

advertisement