POLICE are appealing for information and four men have been arrested following a robbery and collision in Basildon.

Officers were called to Clay Hill Road shortly after 6.35pm on Sunday (30 June).

It had been reported two people had gone into Farm Pizza fast food restaurant armed with a knife.

It was then reported they attempted to leave the area on a motorbike, at which point they were in collision with a car.

One person on the motorbike has sustained potentially serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

He has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Two men from Basildon aged 41 and 33, and a man from Pitsea aged 27, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the collision.

The 41-year-old and 33-year-old have since been released on bail until the 2 July and 4 September respectively.

The 27-year-old remains in custody.

A police statement adds:" 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 42/100504/24.

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."