A man has been arrested after several cars were stolen across Dudley and Wolverhampton last year. 

Dudley Police said they arrested the 23-year-old at a property in Sedgley today (Wednesday, July 17) as part of an investigation into a series of car thefts in April and May 2023. 

Officers said the man remains in police custody as enquiries continue. 

A spokesperson for Dudley Police said: "We have a suspected car thief in the cells after a number of cars were stolen across Dudley and Wolverhampton last year.

"Officers arrested the 23-year-old at a property in Sedgley today as part of an investigation into a series of car thefts in April and May 2023.

"He remains in police custody as our enquiries continue. We know that having a vehicle stolen is costly and upsetting and we're committed to identifying and detaining those involved.

"If you have information that may help call us on 101 or message via Live Chat on our website."