A man has sadly died following a collision in Brook Street, Brentwood, at around 3am today.

The collision occurred after a grey Nissan Micra failed to stop when asked to by officers.

The vehicle then collided with a lamppost.

A man was taken to hospital for his injuries but has since died from his injuries.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident 93 of October 17.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the collision.