OFFICERS arrest three people on suspicion of stealing a car and drugs offences in Colchester this weekend.

A vehicle was reported stolen yesterday afternoon (2 November) from Willingham way.

The car was located yesterday evening in Colemans lane, Danbury. 

Officers made three arrests, including two teenagers and a man in his 20s.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Three people have been arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and drugs offences following good work by our officers."

"It was reported a vehicle had been stolen from Willingham Way, Colchester shortly after 4pm yesterday (Saturday 2 November).

"Officers located the vehicle to Danbury where it was stopped in Colemans Lane at around 8.10pm.

"Three people inside were arrested.

"A 14 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and breach of a court order.

"An 18 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of Class B or C drugs.

"And a 22 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

"They are currently all in custody."