Man arrested over alleged theft after police chase on foot

Police in Wolverhampton have arrested a man after a van was broken into overnight.

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Officers rushed to the scene at around 10.30pm after the vehicle was allegedly broken into in Horseley Fields.

After a brief foot chase, they were able to arrest a man near Willenhall Road.

They also recovered two rolls of metal cable.

The 19-year-old remained in custody on Tuesday morning on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.

Police enquiries are ongoing.