A MAN has been arrested in connection with a series of incidents where an Indian restaurant in Burnham-on-Crouch and its staff were "targeted".

Six incidents between November 22-28 were reported to police relating to the Curry Cottage restaurant in the High Street.

These include a vehicle being in collision with the shop window, racial abuse being shouted down the phone at staff, and prank calls with hoax food orders.

Police announced a hate crime investigation had been launched on November 30 to see if these incidents are linked and if they have been "primarily motivated by hatred".

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A 23 year-old man from Writtle attended a police station on Monday (December 6).

He has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and criminal damage.

He has been released on bail until 24 December.