A man in his 40s has been arrested after a large number of dogs and kayaks were found during a property search.

Police officers searched the property in Bawburgh, Norwich, on Friday and seized 37 dogs of different breeds and 20 kayaks.

Plant machinery - including a digger - was also seized and the dogs are now being cared for by the RSPCA.

Norwich Evening News: 37 dogs of various breeds have been recovered and are now being cared for by the RSPCA37 dogs of various breeds have been recovered and are now being cared for by the RSPCA (Image: Danny Lawson)

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The man was arrested on suspicion of three counts of theft and was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was later released on bail.