TWO men have been arrested in connection with a dramatic late night incident in Grays last month in which a number of cars were wrecked and a house was damaged.

The incident was played out on the evening of Sunday, 17 May in Lodge lane in Grays when a car smashed into other vehicles and damaged the front of a house on Lodge Lane.

The drama happened at around 11pm when residents nearby heard the loud screeching of brakes and then a large bang as a silver Lexus vehicle smashed into others parked outside two semi-detached homes on Lodge Lane.

In the immediate aftermath police said: "We believe shortly before the collision a man had met with the occupants of a silver Lexus and a struggle ensured. The man threatened those in the car with a weapon before stealing a quantity of cash.

"He then left the scene in another vehicle. We are treating this a targeted incident."

Yesterday (Sunday, 31 May) two men were arrested in connection with the incident. A 24-year-old from Kempston in Bedfordshire and 23-year-old from Bedford were remain in custody for questioning on suspicion of robbery.

Police are continuing to progress their investigation and anyone with information who has yet to come forward is asked to call Grays CID on 101 quoting reference 42/70276/20 or report online here.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.