A MAN has been charged with GBH with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a serious collision in Eastwood. 

Bailey Ling, 31, has now been charged in connection with an incident involving a car and a pedestrian at 1am on Sunday, February 6. 

The victim, a man in his 30s, still remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A man has been charged in connection with an incident which took place in Eastwood.

"We were called to Rayleigh Road at 1am on Sunday 6 February with reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

"The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, where he remains.

"Bailey Ling, 31, of Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, has now been charged with GBH with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

"He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday 8 February.

"We continue to appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

"We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us using this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020121P98-PO1.

"We would specifically like to hear from anyone who was driving along Rayleigh Road near to the Oakwood public house at about 1pm on Sunday 6 February.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."