A car stolen from Southend has been recovered by police in the town.

An Audi A3 was reported stolen from Garon Park, Southend, at 8.15pm on Friday.

The car was seen in Eastern Avenue at 2.50pm on Saturday and failed to stop for police, before being located abandoned in Eastbourne Grove.

A 15-year-old boy, of Plaistow, London, was arrested nearby on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of drugs.

He was released on bail until March 28, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Southend on 101.