POLICE made two arrests following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle after the burglary of a property in Thatto Heath overnight.

Officers were called to reports of a burglary at an address in Thatto Heath shortly after 4am.

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Three vehicles had been stolen from the property.

A short time later one of the vehicles taken from the address was pursued by police through the Whiston and Prescot areas while another was found near to the address.

During the chase, one suspect made off on foot while the vehicle continued and was found hiding before surrendering to officers.

Meanwhile, a second was detained in the Greenhall Court area as the vehicle come to a stop.

A 16-year-old, from Huyton, and a 19-year-old man from Wavertree, were arrested in connection with the incident.

Both remain in custody while officers investigate.