A man has been arrested and a stolen car recovered following a burglary in South Ockendon.

A Ford Fiesta was taken from an address in Gatehope Drive between 10.45pm on Thursday last week (28 September) and 5.30am on Friday (29 September).

Shortly after 9.25pm yesterday (Sunday, 1 October), officers identified the car was being driven along Manor Way in Corringham.

They managed to bring the vehicle to a stop and arrested someone inside.

A 21 year-old man from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. He is currently in custody.

Police have launched an appeal for information, saying: "Our investigation into the burglary is ongoing and we need anyone with information to contact us.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/174449/23.

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"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.