A MAN was arrested after a brief foot chase after officers pursued a van which was being driven "erratically".

Officers had noticed a Ford Transit van being driven in an "erratic manner" in Fingerpost on Saturday night (December 9).

The vehicle was located at the junction with Green Leach Lane, Haresfinch.

Police say the driver made off on foot before being detained after "a short distance" along the road by officers.

The Ford Transit's ignition had been tampered with and the van was confirmed as being stolen from Thatto Heath, say police.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident.