A 21-year-old man from Romford has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after a police chase down the A12 last week.

Officers from Essex Police attempted to stop a vehicle without success on the A12 in Hatfield at around 11.25pm on Wednesday, September 12.

Following a pursuit, officers managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

While searching the vehicle they found a lock knife and cannabis.

The 21-year-old man from Romford was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, two burglaries, possession of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon, driving under the influence and theft of a car.

A 21-year-old man from Canvey was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, theft of a motor vehicle and burglary.

Both have been released on bail until Friday, October 5.