A 53-year-old man from Coleford was arrested on Saturday, June 7 on suspicion of theft of a boat.

Officers from Forest North Neighbourhood Policing Team were alerted to reports of the theft in the Woolaston area, and attended the scene with officers from Specialist Operations, Rural Crime Team, and Response Team.

Officers searched the area, and soon after stopped a vehicle spotted transporting the boat on the road.

The boat was recovered to be returned to the owner, and the Coleford man was detained for questioning.

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