One Arrest After Crash at Lakeside Car Meet
A spectator was injured during a chaotic car cruising event near Lakeside shopping centre. Police swooped after reports of vehicles racing in Thurrock’s West Way area late on Sunday night.
Injured Spectator Sparks Police Probe
At around 10.55pm on 1 May, crowds gathered to watch the illegal street racing. But the night took a dangerous turn when a spectator was hit by one of the cars. Thankfully, the injuries were not serious.
Man Held for Dangerous Driving and Fleeing Scene
A 24-year-old Colchester man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop after the collision. He remains in police custody as inquiries continue.
Police Crackdown on Car Meets at Lakeside
“Car cruising events can be intimidating and cause disruption for residents, but they also pose a very real danger to those taking part,” said Temporary Chief Inspector Tony Atkin, Thurrock’s District Commander.
“Someone sustained potentially serious injuries in this incident. We’re investigating what led up to the collision.”
“Our officers work closely with partners using Public Spaces Protection Orders and patrols to prevent these meets. We’ve targeted organisers with Community Protection Warnings, threatening criminal prosecution if they continue.”
“This proactive stance cut offences by 18% last summer. I’m also liaising with Thurrock Council on long-term traffic calming to tackle the problem.”
Get in Touch with Any Information
Police urge anyone with info, CCTV, dashcam footage, or other evidence related to the incident to come forward. Quote incident number 1581 of 30 April when contacting the authorities.
