A MAN was arrested in Prescot on suspicion of stealing from a motor vehicle after police received reports of someone acting suspiciously in the area.

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Officers received reports on Saturday night (October 12) from a resident of a man acting suspiciously on Speakman Way, Prescot.

Police performed a stop check of a suspect a short time afterwards.

Officers arrested a 39-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool in connection with a theft from a motor vehicle.

The suspect was taken to custody while the investigation into the matter continued.