A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapon after being found under a caravan by police dog Rio.

The 28-year-old, from Clacton, was found under the static caravan by the police dog at Highfields Caravan Park.

The police dog was called to the caravan park, in London Road, at 5.30pm on Wednesday.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Police dog Rio found the man in Highfields after being called to reports of a man making off from officer at the park.”

The arrested man released on police bail pending further investigation until June 12.