A MAN was arrested after police swooped on a stolen vehicle. 

A police presence was seen on Knowsley Road, Eccleston, on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, in the area of the Black Bull pub car park. 

When asked about this by the Star, a police spokeswoman said that officers had found a stolen vehicle after receiving a report of a theft. 

A 42-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. 

The suspect has since been released on bail.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "A man was arrested following a report of a theft of a motor vehicle in St Helens yesterday, Wednesday, September 18.

"Officers attended and located the stolen vehicle on Knowsley Road. 

"A 42-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. 

"He has been released on police bail pending further inquiries."