Police are renewing their appeal for information to find a man who is wanted in connection with a serious road traffic collision and an attempted burglary.

A renewed appeal has been put out for wanted man Craig Hughes, 25, who also uses the names Jak Buckmaster, Craig Harrison, Robert Harrison, Greg Hughes and Ryan Johnson.

He is originally from Loughton and has links to south Essex and north east London. He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair.

On Tuesday April 12, a white BMW was in collision with an 87-year-old pedestrian in High Road, Loughton.

The car failed to stop. The pedestrian suffered life changing injuries and he remains in hospital receiving treatment.

On Wednesday April 13, a man attempted to break into a home in Gayton Road, Southend, but fled when he was disturbed by the occupant.

Anyone with any information about Hughes' whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.