A man has been arrested on suspicion of a string of offences around Leigh and Benfleet.

At around 9.35pm last night (June 11), officers from the Essex Police Operational Support Group took to Rayleigh Drive, in Leigh.

A 21-year-old from Benfleet was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs, burglary, affray and handling stolen goods.

This comes after reports that a car and other items were stolen from an address in London Road, Leigh, on May 4. 

It also follows reports that a stolen vehicle rammed into another vehicle in Beresford Gardens, Hadleigh, the following day- Friday May 5.