Henry Crocombe's five-for puts Sussex in charge at Chelmsford

Henry Crocombe took five wickets as Sussex reduced Essex to 87 for six on day two of their County Championship match at Chelmsford. The fast bowler repeated his first-innings success to leave the home side facing a fight for survival.

Essex trail by 289 runs with four wickets remaining. Fears of a relegation battle have increased after their poor start to the second innings.

Sussex need one more wicket on the third morning to press for a substantial lead before their second innings begins.