A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a business on an industrial estate was targeted.

Police were called to reports of a burglary in Eastways, Witham.

A group had forced entry into the business and were disturbed by a member of the public.

They ran from the scene empty handed, it happened on Tuesday, May 16, at around 11.30pm.

A 26-year-old man from Hornchurch was arrested on Thursday, May 18, on suspicion of burglary, possession of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has been released under investigation.