POLICE have identified a biker who was killed in a crash on the A127.

Bobby Munroe, 28, from Southend, died on Friday near to the junction with Colemans Avenue around 8.45am.

A man arrested following the collision has been bailed pending further police enquiries.

The 35-year-old, from Shoebury, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He will report back to police on April 15.

Emergency services attended the scene, but Mr Munroe died at the scene.

Officers are continuing to investigate the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 and the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.