A MAN has today been arrested after a young girl died in a quad bike accident on Boxing Day.

A MAN has today been arrested after a young girl died in a quad bike accident on Boxing Day.

Elizabeth Cooke died when the quad bike she was riding collided with a Range Rover near Chelmsford.

The seven-year-old died later in hospital after suffering internal injuries.

Essex police confirmed today that a 46-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the crash and released on bail until later this month.