A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an attempted assault and criminal damage.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We received a report a man had made threats to a man in his 40s and then tried to run him over in Wych Elm, Harlow at around 7.30pm on 31 May.

The victim also reported being racially abused and that his car was damaged.

A 34 year-old man from Ongar has been arrested on suspicion of Attempted GBH with intent, assault, criminal damage, and racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment.

He has been released under investigation.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or any other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/139201/22.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

“In an emergency always call 999”.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111”.