Essex hit-and-run: Images released after women injured in crash

Police have released an image of a dark coloured car, thought to be a BMW, which is believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run

Police have released an image of a car after a hit-and-run crash left two women in hospital with serious injuries.

The women were struck between Dock Road and Marshfoot Road in Grays, Essex, at about 20:15 GMT on 8 November.

Police are looking for a dark-coloured BMW, that drove off from the scene, overtaking a smaller car.

They want to speak to the driver of the smaller car, thought to be a Ford Fiesta, as a potential witness.

Officers also want to speak to the driver of a smaller car who might have witnessed the incident

Det Sgt Steve Holmes said: "Two people have sustained really serious injuries as a result of this collision and it's really important we're able to find the driver involved.

"I know these images are not the clearest, but I hope releasing them will trigger someone's memory."

He said the impact of the crash will have left the car involved with visible damage.

"Has a neighbour returned home with damage to their car that wasn't there in before? Have they parked their car differently to how they usually do?" he added.

"If you recognise the vehicle or have seen something suspicious, please report it to us."

Anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any CCTV footage has been asked to contact police.