TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal after being found with a number of jerry cans and other tools.

The men were stopped in a blue Vauxhall Astra Estate as it entered Shipston from the Tredington direction at 3.30am on Tuesday morning.

The vehicle was uninsured and the driver unlicensed.

There was a strong smell of diesel to the driver and his passenger and both had an extensive criminal history.

Both males were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal.

The Astra was also running on red diesel so has since been taken by Revenue and Customs.

Following interview the arrested males were released on bail while we continue investigations.

Police said they had no reported thefts of diesel or damage to diesel tanks since the arrests.

Anyone who has had any fuel stolen or damage caused to fuel tanks in the area this month and not reported it please call police on 01789 444670.