Man arrested after police chase car through Telford estate

Officers said the driver had failed to stop when asked to do so

Police have arrested a man after pursuing a car through a Telford estate.

Residents reported shocking scenes in Priorslee as the car was followed through the Red Row Estate off Castle Farm Way in Priorslee earlier today.

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Police arrested the man on Castle Farm Way in Priorslee. | Picture: Shropshire Star

The incident saw the vehicle reportedly mounting the pavement, knocking a tree over and hitting a bin.

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Debris left after the pursuit through the Priorslee estate. |

Pictures show the car being stopped by multiple officers on Castle Farm Way.

West Mercia Police said: “A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop when instructed to do so and remains in custody.”

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