A VAN reported to be stolen was chased down by police and the driver was arrested just 15 minutes after the call.

Officers received the call at 3.10pm on Wednesday reporting a van had been stolen from Dursley Road, Trowbridge.

After a quick response police were able to follow the van and found it in County Way just minutes after the reported theft.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and is currently in custody at Melksham Police Station.