Arrest after hammer found in stolen car

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The car was stopped by police on routine patrol in Wollaton Road, Beeston

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A man has been arrested after a hammer was found in a stolen car.

The car had been taken from a property in Hawthorne Avenue, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, overnight on Sunday.

It was spotted by police in nearby Beeston at about 12:00 BST on Monday.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, possession of an offensive weapon and driving without insurance.

He has since been bailed as investigations continue.

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