POLICE are investigating an incident on the A13 after an item was thrown from a bridge which smashed through the windscreen of a vehicle leaving a driver with cuts.

It was reported to police that a piece of hardcore was thrown from a bridge over the A13 on 6.05pm on July 21.

The item struck the windscreen of a vehicle, smashing it and leaving the driver with cuts to his neck and arms.

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Councillor Kerry Smith, responsible for the Nethermayne ward, said the person who did this needs to be caught.

He said: “Wow, that is terrible, absolutely shocking.

“Why would someone do something like that.

“I mean anyone could have been in that car, it could have been a child too.

“Hopefully those affected, and the injured driver is ok and are able to get over this incident, because it must have been frightening.

“But if anyone has any information at all, please contact the police as soon as possible or Crimestoppers as the person who threw this item needs to be caught.

“It is so dangerous, anything could have happened, something like that could kill someone.”

Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone of footage of the incident to come forward.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are investigating an incident on the A13 at Fobbing where an item was thrown from a bridge.

“It was reported a piece of hardcore was thrown from a bridge over the A13 at 6.05pm on 21 July

“It struck the windscreen of a vehicle, smashing it and leaving the driver with cuts to his neck and arms.

“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 the crime reference number 42/203277/22.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.”