A man is in custody after a driver failed to stop for police officers in Wells and crashed in Glastonbury.

Officers patrolling in a marked car attempted to stop a Mini in Glastonbury Road, Wells, just before 10.30pm yesterday (Sunday February 2).

They followed the vehicle as it was driven at speed until it crashed in Old Market Court, Glastonbury, at about 11.15pm. The driver made off on foot.

Officers arrested a 30-year-old man nearby on suspicion of dangerous driving and other driving offences. He remains in the cells at the time of publishing.

A police spokesperson said: "If you witnessed the incident or have any other information which could help the police investigation get in touch through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or call 101 quoting reference 5220026840."