A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon

A man has been arrested following a police chase through residential gardens in Woodhouse.

The 37-year-old allegedly refused to stop for officers, before abandoning his vehicle and running off on foot.

Police had received reports of a vehicle travelling at speed in the Prince of Wales Road area, which rund between Manor and Darnall, on Saturday evening.

Officers later spotted the vehicle while out on patrol and signalled for the driver to stop.

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The driver ignored the signal, sparking a chase, according to police.

He eventually abandoned the vehicle in the Mauncer Drive area of Woodhouse and ran off on foot.

He was arrested by officers on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving while disqualified and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson said: “At 7.40pm on Saturday (August 22) we received reports of a vehicle travelling at speed in the Prince of Wales Road area.

“A short time later officers on mobile patrol sighted the vehicle and requested it to stop. The vehicle did not stop and a short pursuit commenced.

“The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old man, decamped in the Mauncer Drive area and was arrested by officers on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving while disqualified and possession of an offensive weapon.

“He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”