Two men have been charged with multiple offences after reports of an early hours break-in at a home in Rochford.

Police stopped a car near the A127 and arrested two men at around 10am on Saturday after the car had been reported stolen just three hours earlier.

This was linked to reports of a burglary at an address in Clifton Road, Rochford, at around 3am the same day.

Detective Constable Chris Horton said: “This investigation has moved very swiftly.

“We patrol night and day and will take robust action when incidents are reported to us.

“Tackling this type of offending is a priority for us.”

Marius Saikakauskas, 22, of Ashingdon Road, Rochford, is charged with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, driving without insurance, fraud by false representation and driving other than in accordance with a licence.

Zygimantas Vitkus, 22, of Butler Road, Dagenham, is charged with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and fraud by false representation.

They are both due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today.