A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident which left another man in a life-threatening condition. 

Detectives have launched an investigation following the incident at The Bell Inn, in Feering, near Colchester, on Good Friday. 

It is believed the man in his 30s was injured after being hit by a car. 

He is currently in hospital in a life-threatening condition. 

Essex police said a 67-year-old man from Kelvedon has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 

Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.