This was the dramatic scene in Clacton after a sports car crashed into a building, causing extensive damage.

East Anglian Daily Times: The crash happened in Rosemary Road, Clacton, on the evening of June 14 Picture: PC NATHAN BRIGHTThe crash happened in Rosemary Road, Clacton, on the evening of June 14 Picture: PC NATHAN BRIGHT (Image: Archant)

The incident happened at about 7.30pm on Sunday, June 14.

Officers from Essex Police arrived at the scene at the corner of Rosemary Road and Rosemary Crescent to find a silver car had collided with the corner of a building.

East Anglian Daily Times: The building at the corner of Beach Road and Rosemary Road, Clacton, was badly damaged as a result of the collision Picture: PC NATHAN BRIGHTThe building at the corner of Beach Road and Rosemary Road, Clacton, was badly damaged as a result of the collision Picture: PC NATHAN BRIGHT (Image: Archant)

The damage to the building was extensive, smashing through brickwork and exposing insulation within the external wall.

Police were unable to locate the driver of the vehicle directly after the crash.

On Tuesday, June 16, an Essex Police spokesman said the driver of the vehicle had been identified and was assisting the force with its enquiries.