A man has been arrested after being caught in a suspected stolen car following a chase in Hartlepool.

At about 10.10pm last night (Tuesday, February 20), officers were patrolling Raby Road when a suspected stolen Peugeot 107 failed to stop.

They then chased after the vehicle before being able to use a stinger to bring it to a halt.

The vehicle was brought to a natural stop without injury or damage.

Suspected class B and C drugs were recovered from the car.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, and possession of class B and C drugs.

The vehicle was recovered by officers and the man remains in police custody.

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Chief Inspector Bainbridge of the Matrix team said “This is just another example of the proactivity of the Matrix team tackling suspected criminality.

“We will relentlessly pursue anyone who seeks to benefit from crime and we would encourage anyone with information regarding suspicious activity and crime to come forward and let us know by calling 101.

“Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone on 0800 555 111.”