TWO men have been arrested after a car was stolen in Basingstoke.

The incident happened on Friday, January 12 when a Silver Skoda Superb was stolen from Carpenters Down in Basingstoke.

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A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Police have recovered the car and two males from Basingstoke, aged 20 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle."

The news comes after residents spotted a heavy police presence at Basingstoke Leisure Park.

Police have since confirmed that one of the males was arrested there.

They both remain in custody.