Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Havering.

Officers were called to the A127, Southend Arterial Road, at 18:44hrs on Thursday, 22 October following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry.

The London Ambulance Service attended the scene and a 54-year-old man, the pedestrian, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The man was believed to be crossing the road at the time of the collision.

No arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing.

Detective Inspector Sion Hughes, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

“I am asking for anyone who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage to please come forward. Any information you have could be vital in our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 5831/22OCT.