Man arrested after M25 lorry fuel theft sparks police chase

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 11:44 · Archive

A 30-year-old man was arrested after an alleged fuel theft from a lorry on the M25 led to a police pursuit on 5 November.

A man has been arrested following an alleged fuel theft attempt from a lorry on the M25. The incident took place early on Thursday, 5 November.

Police spotted the vehicle at Junction 28 and pursued it onto the A13. The lorry failed to stop during the chase, which lasted a short distance. The suspect eventually stopped and attempted to flee on foot but was caught shortly after.

A 30-year-old man is now in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage. The arrest followed a report from the lorry driver, who said his vehicle was damaged during the attempted fuel theft.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested after alleged M25 fuel theft from lorry sparks police chaseMan arrested after alleged fuel theft attempt from lorry on M25 led to pursuit from Junction 28 to A13 on November 5. Suspect held.Brentwood Guardian · 6 Nov, 11:00
• Man arrested after alleged M25 fuel theft from lorry sparks police chaseMan arrested after alleged fuel theft attempt from lorry on M25 led to pursuit from Junction 28 to A13 on November 5. Suspect held.Colchester Gazette · 6 Nov, 11:00
• Man arrested after alleged M25 fuel theft from lorry sparks police chaseMan arrested after alleged fuel theft attempt from lorry on M25 led to pursuit from Junction 28 to A13 on November 5. Suspect held.Echo (Basildon) · 6 Nov, 11:00

In this story: M25 · Junction 28 · A13

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