TWO people have been arrested in Braintree in connection with the theft of a car from Basildon.

A white Ford Fiesta was taken from a property in Horkesley Way, Basildon, at some time between 12.15am and 9.45am on December 4.

A 42-year-old man from Braintree and a 31-year-old woman from Colchester were arrested in Braintree at 6.30am this morning.

They were taken to Basildon Police Station for questioning.