Two police officers were injured after attempting to stop a car driving the wrong way on the A13 at Bulphan.

Yesterday, a silver Ford Focus failed to stop when directed just before 5pm on the A128 heading towards the A13.

To prevent the vehicle travelling the wrong way along the A13 one traffic unit was in crashed with the Focus which then left the scene back along the A128.

The two male traffic officers were taken to Basildon Hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

A 22-year-old man from Brentwood was later arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving and remains in custody.

Any witnesses who have not already spoken to police at asked to contact Sgt Wil Willsher at Chigwell road policing unit on 101.