Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a crash in a major Westcliff road last night.

Officers were called at 10.10pm on Monday, May 29, to Prince Avenue following reports of a crash involving a Renault Clio and a motorcycle.

The rider, a man 20s, was taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are described as life threatening.

The road was closed while police carried out investigative work and was reopened shortly after 5am on Tuesday (May 30). 

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"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 the force's website reporting services. Alternatively, call police on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 1359 of 29 May when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.