TWO people have been arrested on Maldon High Street after officers stopped a suspected stolen vehicle and were then arrested on suspicion of further charges.

The pair, a 25-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman both from Braintree, were arrested for theft of a motor vehicle, possession of an offensive weapon and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

They were arrested on Maldon High Street.

More - further dugs which were foundMore - further dugs which were found (Image: Essex Police) Officers stopped the silver Nissan Navara on Monday October 28 and found a bat and what appeared to be Class B drugs inside the vehicle.

They both remain in custody while our enquiries continue.