Three arrested after triple car collision in Colchester
The three cars collided in Greenstead Road, Colchester - Credit: Google Maps
Three men were arrested in connection with drug offences following a three-car collision in Colchester.
A white Ford Fiesta and a black Vauxhall Astra came to a stop in Othello Close at around 8.30pm on January 22, Essex Police said.
The occupants then pulled out two passengers of a silver Volkswagen Golf before assaulting them in what officers believe was a targeted attack.
The victims, two men aged 25 and 24, did not sustain serious injuries.
All parties got back into their vehicles and drove off before a collision between all three cars happened in Greenstead Road.
Two men, aged 23 and 24, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.
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All three have been released on bail until April 14.
Essex Police has urged any witnesses to the altercation to come forward, quoting crime reference number 42/20778/21.
