An 18-year-old suspected drug driver has been arrested following a police chase in Reading.

The incident happened just after 3 pm on Saturday, August 19 when a rider on a white moped failed to stop for police in Cranbury Road.

Thames Valley Police followed the driver to Norcot Street where the man stopped and was chased down Romany Lane.

Following the police chase, the teenager was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drugs, failing to stop for police, driving without a license and possession of cannabis.

Investigating officer PC Matthew Fairman, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses of this incident to please come forward.

“Not only did the rider fail to stop for us, they then drove extremely dangerously in an attempt to get away and they’re very lucky that no one was injured.

“Anyone who witnessed the dangerous driving, or even better, if you have any footage of it, then please either call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230371467.

“Also, if you have a dash-cam and were driving in the area at the time of the incident, or if you have a CCTV camera or video doorbell and you live in the area, please check your recordings in case you captured anything that could assist us. You can send us any footage via this link.

“You can also provide information completely anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”