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image copyright Essex Police image caption Police uncovered a haul of toilet rolls and hand wash when they stopped a van following reports of a break-in

Three men have been arrested after officers stopped a van and found a haul of stolen toilet rolls and hand wash.

Essex Police said they were called to reports that a vehicle had been driven through a building site barrier in Hatfield Peverel late on Friday.

The van was traced to the A13, where it was stopped at about 22:50 GMT at South Ockendon and the in-demand items were discovered.

The men have been held on suspicion of theft of a vehicle and burglary.

Police said the arrested men were a 28-year-old from Aveley, a 37-year-old from South Ockendon and a 41-year-old from Purfleet.

Essex Police wrote on Twitter: "Police officers always get a massive sense of satisfaction when we catch burglars, however we never expected to find this stolen loot in the boot.