A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

Essex Police officers carried out searches of lock-up units on a farm in Vicarage Lane, North Weald on Thursday.

Stolen vehicles and a large quantity of vehicle parts were found during the operation as well as a large quantity of telephone and railway cable.

A 35-year-old man from north London, has been arrested and bailed until January 15 pending further enquiries.

DI Rob Huddleston said: "We are working with BT, British Transport Police and Railtrack to progress the investigation.”

This follows two arrests made in North Weald last month after a spate of vehicle thefts.