Officers have arrested a 19-year-old man after a motorist failed to stop for police in Kimpton and accelerated on towards Codicote.

The incident occurred at about 5.15pm on Monday. Police had attempted to stop the grey car in Kimpton’s High Street.

A 19-year-old man from Codicote has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, and has been bailed by police until July 6.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who saw the car driving between Kimpton and Codicote to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call the non-emergency number 101 and quote crime reference number G1/16/1393.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonyously on 0800 555 111, or use their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.