A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Royal Mail cart.

The suspected theft happened yesterday morning in Westcliff and police were quick to apprehend the suspect after he tried to escape from officers.

PC James Brewer, a Southend police officer, tweeted: “We believe this young man stole from a Royal Mail post trolley.

“He wasn’t banking on nine officers pursuing him across the Cliffs and surrounding roads.”

The suspect is in custody.