A MAN has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a hit and run incident in Billericay. 

The British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was hit by a car at Billericay station on Saturday.

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Officers were called to Radford Way, shortly before 1:30am, following reports a man had been hit by a car.

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They add the driver of the vehicle did not stop at the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains in a critical condition.

Following enquiries, a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to the incident.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Joshua Lloyd, a 27-year-old of Oak Green, Billericay, appeared at Southend Magistrates this morning, March 20, charged with attempted murder and taking without consent.

“He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance.

“Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed what happened to come forward and assist the investigation.

“In particular, they are urging taxi drivers who will have been at the taxi rank at the time and in the nearby area to double check their dash cam footage around this time. 

“Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61106 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2300030549.

“Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”