A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a caravan.

Police were called at about 1.30pm on Thursday with a report that someone was stealing a caravan from outside a home in Crown Street, Dedham.

Officers spotted a vehicle on the A12 pursued it with the support of the police helicopter.

It was stopped near Witham at about 2.40pm and a 43-year-old man from Romford was arrested.

He was questioned on suspicion of theft and bailed until November 23 pending further enquiries.