A MAN has been arrested after a collision in which a family of four was injured.

The incident occurred in Stanway on Saturday when a BMW 318 and a Volkswagen Polo collided on the northbound A12 shortly after 11pm.

The Polo overturned, leaving the family hurt, while the BMW driver fled from the scene.

A 21-year-old man from Colchester was arrested at his home on Thursday on suspicion of committing motoring offences.

He has been bailed by police until Tuesday, June 11, while further inquiries are made.