The police helicopter is hunting a driver who allegedly failed to stop for officers.

The suspect reportedly fled after crashing in the Tunbury Avenue area of Chatham.

The vehicle has since been found abandoned.

A police spokesman said: "The helicopter is assisting officers on the ground searching for a driver who is alleged to have failed to stop for police in Heron Way, Chatham, at around 10.30am on Monday 1 February.

"A vehicle has been found abandoned in Highgrove Road. Enquiries to locate the driver are ongoing."