POLICE pursed a driver who failed to stop through the streets of Chaddesden late last night.
Officers tried to stop a car in Nottingham Road, at around 12.15am today but it drove off.
The officers followed it, deploying a stinger to puncture the tyres and eventually stopping it at the junction of Nottingham Road and Cleveland Avenue, Chaddesden.
A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking.
The police helicopter was used to track the car.
The man remains in custody and will be questioned in due course. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
