Motorist crashed into wall in Roundhay, Leeds after failing to stop for police

A man has been arrested after failing to stop for police in Leeds.

At around 8.25pm yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 20) the driver of a Volkswagen Golf failed to stop for officers on Spencer Place, Chapeltown.

A short time later, the vehicle collided with a wall on Well House Drive in Roundhay, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.

The driver, a 52-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of offences including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and theft of motor vehicle.

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He remains in police custody at this time.