DASH-CAM footage is being sought by police after an officer witnessed dangerous driving in Rayne today.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a traffic incident near Braintree earlier today to come forward.

"An officer was parked in the layby near The Street, Rayne, at around 1.15pm today, when he saw a silver Mondeo perform a dangerous overtake past several vehicles.

"An oncoming vehicle heading towards Braintree was forced to break very sharply, and so the officer pursued the car and the driver has been reported for careless driving."

Police are seeking any witnesses or dash-cam footage to help with enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact Pc Matt Chilvers at Stanway Roads Policing on 101.