Police have arrested a staff member from a garage in Reading over driving offences after using a customer's car. 

The worker remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. 

Posting a picture of the seized vehicle, a representative for Thames Valley Police said the garage in Reading had been working on the vehicle when it 'allowed' the arrested employee to use the car. 

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The police spokesperson added: "Unfortunately for the owner of this vehicle, this post may be how they find out their car has been seized today.

"The driver was arrested and remains in custody at this time."

Thames Valley Police have been contacted for further information.