A man has been arrested after a cyclist died in a crash at the weekend.

Police in Essex are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist and a van collided on the Southend-bound carriageway of the A127 Arterial Road, Wickford, on Sunday morning.

The cyclist, a 30-year-old man from Chadwell Heath, died at the scene.

Police arrested the 42-year-old van driver from Tonbridge on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was questioned and later released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Witnesses or anyone who captured dash cam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email CollisionAppeal@essex.pnn.police.uk