Three men have been arrested after a cyclist was killed in a road crash on Canvey Island in Essex.

Police were contacted by the ambulance service after a Volvo Estate and a cyclist were in collision in Canvey Road, Canvey at around 6.10am.

The 53-year-old man on the bicycle, who was from Canvey, died at the scene.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remain in custody for questioning.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or any drivers who may have dash cam footage.