A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called to Highbridge Road next to the A406 North Circular by the Barking flyover at 1am following reports of a crash.

The man was found and arrested. No other cars were involved and paramedics did not attend the scene.

The A124 Barking Road was closed earlier between the Barking flyover/A406 North Circular and High Street North, East Ham, but has since reopened.