Dumper truck chased by police on A11 in Norfolk and Suffolk

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Dumper truck in Brandon
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The dumper truck finally stopped in Bury Road in Brandon, Suffolk

A man has been arrested after police pursued a stolen dumper truck more than 30 miles across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Police were called to the Thickthorn roundabout on the A11 near Norwich shortly after 12:30 BST after reports the 30-tonne truck was missing.

Six squad cars and a helicopter were involved amid reports the vehicle was being driven dangerously.

The truck was stopped in Brandon, Suffolk and a man in his 30s arrested at about 14:30 BST.

Dumper truck journey from Norwich to Brandon
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The dumper truck covered more than 30 miles between Norwich and Brandon

The dumper was driven along the A11 to Thetford before turning north on the A134 towards Mundford.

Police said the two-hour pursuit continued in the Santon Downham area until the truck was stopped in Brandon on Bury Road.

Police said the man had been taken into custody for questioning.

The helicopter was from the National Police Air Service.