A Special Constable chased and detained a man after he left the scene of a traffic collision in Southend.

On Monday around 10.30pm, Special Constable Alex Penn was walking along the seafront, near the Kursaal, when he witnessed a road traffic collision.

Immediately after the collision, one of the drivers got out of the car and ran off in the direction of the seafront.

Alex’s training kicked into action and after a short chase the man was detained.

Two officers from the British Transport Police attended and arrested a 21-year-old man of no fixed address on suspicion of drug driving and failure to stop.

A 21-year-old man was released under investigation.

For more information about the Special Constabulary and how to apply, visit: http://www.essex.police.uk/specials.