A WOMAN was injured after being in collision with a vehicle in Stanford-le-Hope, close to the town's Recreation ground.

The incident happened on Saturday, 7 December and the subsequent police investigation has now resulted in a call for help to the public.

Officers were called to Billet Lane, close to the junction with Corringham Road, at around 12:50pm on Saturday following reports of the collision between a red Mazda car and a 36-year-old woman in which the car failed to stop.

A police statement says: "Fortunately, the pedestrian's injuries are not serious. Investigating officers believe there may be witnesses who haven't spoken to officers to date.  

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

"Please quote collision reference number 1527178 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk. 

"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."