A teenager has been arrested after a police chase.

A vehicle failed to stop for officers after being driven carelessly in Church Road, Catsfield, near Battle, on Wednesday, December 13.

Police pursued the car which eventually stopped in Down Road, Bexhill, and the driver was detained.

A 16-year-old boy from Battle was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, drug driving, driving without a licence or insurance, using a vehicle in a dangerous condition and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

He has been released on bail, pending further investigation.

If anyone has any information, or witnessed the incident, contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 773 of 13/12.