An arrest has been made after a video of the scene where a man died in a crash on the A14 was shared on social media.

Emergency services were called to the A14 near Sproughton at just after 5.43pm on Tuesday where a man in his 40s died at the scene following a crash between a motorcycle, car and van. 

On Thursday, a 37-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and driving a motor vehicle whilst using a handheld device in connection to the crash.

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The video, which was posted on social media and reportedly showed the victim of the fatal collision, was reported to the police.

The arrested man was taken to Martlesham police headquarters for questioning on Thursday and has since been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Acting Inspector Bryon Hearsum, of the Roads and Armed Policing Team in Martlesham, said: “We were extremely disappointed to receive reports from the public around this social media post but are grateful to those that highlighted it to us.

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“It is insensitive and disrespectful to video the scene of a serious or fatal collision and we ask that members of the public not take or share images or footage following these incidents to prevent further distress for the families and loved ones involved.

He added: "I would urge people to think first – would you want a photo or video of yourself or your loved one uploaded to social media after such a collision?

“Any motorist passing the scene of a collision where there are emergency services in attendance need to concentrate on their own driving to ensure that they pass the location as safely and efficiently as possible to allow the traffic flow to return to normality.

“Use of almost all functions on a handheld mobile phone whilst driving is an offence; motorists need to be aware of this and be assured that we will take robust action in such cases.”