Police were forced to chase an alleged danger driver through the streets of Carlisle in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called into action about 1am when a driver in a Fiat 500 failed to stop for police in the area of Orton Road.

A police spokeswoman said: "The vehicle was pursued shortly before the driver stopped and made off on foot."

Officers eventually caught up with the suspect and arrested him.

He is a 27-year-old man from Carlisle.

He was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle while over the drink-drive limit.

The man remains in custody today.