Speedy police work recovered a stolen generator within hours.

The equipment was stolen from the Murrow area and is thought to have been retrieved from the Crowland area.

Police deployed a multiple team to track it down.

A police spokesperson said officers from Wisbech Neighbourhood Policing Team, Response Team, BCH Dog Unit, Neighbourhood Support Team and BCH Roads Policing Unit were all involved.

“This vehicle was stopped a short time ago and two persons have been arrested,” said the spokesperson.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”