Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged car theft in Broadstairs.

It follows a report to police shortly after 1pm on Sunday that a Seat car had been stolen from Linley Road.

Later the same day officers found the car in Sandwich and stopped it, leading to the arrest of two people.

A 30-year-old man from Westgate was arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.

He was released pending further enquiries. He also received a caution for possessing a quantity of amphetamine.

A 29-year-old woman from Margate was later released without charge.

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