A man has been bailed after a car chase through Maidstone.

The 23-year-old, from the town, was arrested after ploughing into a field off Northumberland Avenue, Shepway.

The pursuit began in Grove Road, Mangravet, just after 6pm on Saturday when the driver reportedly failed to stop for police.

He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, possessing cannabis and driving while unfit and has been bailed, pending further inquiries until Sunday, April 23.