Two men have been arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen car and seized “a number of offensive weapons”.

East Anglian Daily Times: Weapons found in the car Picture: ESSEX POLICE FIREARMS UNITWeapons found in the car Picture: ESSEX POLICE FIREARMS UNIT (Image: Essex Police)

Essex Police’s firearms support unit tweeted pictures of the vehicle after a stop in Chelmsford earlier today.

The unit’s Twitter account said two males had been arrested for theft of a vehicle and possession of weapons.

Officers thanked colleagues from the Chelmsford and Maldon community police team.