A COWES man has been arrested after a short police chase involving an unmarked squad car in Pan.

Hampshire Constabulary confirmed an unmarked police vehicle was damaged in the pursuit of a suspect driving an Audi A3 at around 7pm on Friday (January 18).

The force said no one was injured in the pursuit and the Audi was also damaged.

An Isle of Wight Police spokesman said: "On Ash Road, officers made a tactical manoeuvre to stop the vehicle and the two vehicles collided.

"No injuries were reported.
"Both vehicles, the Audi A3 and an unmarked police car, were damaged.
"A 27-year-old man from Cowes was arrested and is currently in police custody."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number: 44190021882.