A man has been arrested after a high-speed car chase across a town and along a motorway.

The chase was triggered after the driver failed to stop for officers on the M20 near Folkestone yesterday.

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Videos on social media showed police cars racing after the red Mazda through the streets around the harbour at around 5pm.

After a chase that lasted some time, police eventually deployed a stinger to stop the fleeing suspect.

The car was finally brought to a halt on a roundabout near to Junction 9 of the M20 in Ashford.

In the end, at least five police cars were involved in ending the chase.

The driver, a man in his 20s from the Romney Marsh area, was arrested on suspicion of seven separate offences.

These include failing to stop, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drugs, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, harassment and malicious communications.

He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.

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