A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a dramatic police car chase through Moreton.

At around 7.40pm yesterday (Thursday, September 5) a Volvo S40 failed to stop in Hoylake Road.

It was then chased by police officers and stopped on Stavordale Road.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, having no licence or insurance, displaying false plates and having no seat belt.

He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Witnesses say a helicopter was also deployed during the incident.