Police are appealing for information following a crash in Leigh-on-Sea.

A motorbike and a pedestrian were in collision in Leigh Road at around 5.40pm yesterday.

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers believe there were a large number of people in the area at the time and are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Chigwell Roads Policing Unit on 101.