Police arrested three men on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel last night as they were believed to be linked to a number of reports of theft from vehicles.

The men were identified by the Kent Police roads policing unit as they were travelling in a car on the B2175 at around 10.40pm.

Their car was stopped on the A282 and the men were detained.

All three men are from Tilbury and are aged 37, 34 and 25.

They remain in custody as police continue their enquiries.