A wanted man from Hitchin has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications.

Hertfordshire police stopped the 37-year-old's car in the town this morning (Friday, February 23).

He has since been arrested and remains in police custody.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "The North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team and Intervention Team stopped and arrested a wanted man in Hitchin this morning (Friday, February 23).

"The 37-year-old, from Hitchin, was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications.

"He remains in police custody at this time."

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Crimes can be reported to Hertfordshire police online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Hertfordshire police's web chat function can be used by visiting herts.police.uk/contact.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.