The man was arrested (Image: Essex Police)
A man has been arrested following a fuel theft attempt from a lorry on the M25.
The vehicle was spotted by police at Junction 28 and followed onto the A13, where it failed to stop and a short pursuit took place.
The suspect eventually stopped and attempted to flee on foot but was caught shortly after.
A 30-year-old man is now in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.
The incident was reported by the lorry driver after his vehicle was damaged during the attempted fuel theft early on Thursday, November 5.
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