Woman aged in 80s dies after suspected hit and run

The woman had got off a coach at a bus stop before the collision in London Road, Benfleet

A woman aged in her 80s died after being hit by a Jaguar driver who failed to stop at the scene, police said.

The victim had got off a coach at a bus stop when the collision happened on the A13 London Road, Benfleet, on Saturday.

The force said it was contacted by the ambulance service at about 23:30 GMT and the woman died at the scene.

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was released under investigation.

Police asked anyone with information, such as CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

The vehicle was described as a Jaguar saloon-style car.