A third man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Lindford last month.

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured after he was in collision with a vehicle at the junction of Lower Crescent and East Tilbury Road just before 6.50pm on Friday, September 28.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and being unfit through drink or drugs.

They have been released on bail until October 25.

A 22 year-old man from Clacton was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the early hours of this morning.

He is currently in custody.