A man who died after a collision in Little Clacton suffered ‘traumatic chest injuries’, according to police.

The collision took place shortly before 11pm on Friday, February 7, in The Street.

A 41-year-old man from Little Clacton, Dean Clark, died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination was held on February 9. It was discovered Mr Clark had sustained traumatic chest injuries consistent with a collision with a vehicle.

Another 41 year-old man was arrested shortly after the collision took place.

Craig Garton, of Upper Branston Road, Clacton, was charged with murder and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today, February 10.