TWO men were arrested following a crash in Southend.

Officers were called at 11.35am to Chichester Road at the junction with Tylers Avenue after a collision involving a suspected stolen blue Ford Mondeo and a black BMW X5.

A 31-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of theft and drink driving.

A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Both remain in police custody .

The road was closed for a short time as police carried out initial investigations.