Two teenage boys have been arrested after reports of an early hours motorcycle theft on Canvey.

The boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested yesterday (July 20) after reports of a motorcycle theft on Canvey.

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An alert neighbour called Essex Police at around ten past midnight to report a motorcycle was being removed from the front garden.

Officers attended and conducted an area search and located the two suspects.

The pair were arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of an offensive weapon.

Both have been interviewed and bailed whilst Essex Police officers progress their enquiries.