Shropshire Star

Man arrested after delivery van stolen in Ludlow

A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a delivery van in Ludlow as its driver was making a delivery.

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Police were called to Sheet Road after the white Mercedes Sprinter van was taken.

An officer found the van on the B4368 near Broadstone half an hour after it was reported stolen at 12.20pm on Tuesday.

A suspect reportedly fled on foot into nearby fields but was found following a short search involving a police dog and the force helicopter.

He has been interviewed and released on police bail pending further inquiries.