A man has been arrested after a car smashed into another vehicle before ploughing into a house while being chased by police.

The crashes, which happened in Addiscombe Road, Margate just after 11am today, left a woman injured.

Police were called at 11.11am to reports that a vehicle had been hit by a Mercedes, which then careered into the building on the corner of Durban Road.

Officers had signalled for the vehicle to stop before it crashed into a Mini, leaving the female driver needing hospital treatment for minor injuries.

The road was taped off while police investigated, causing traffic delays in the area.

A man thought to be the driver of the black Mercedes has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and is waiting to be interviewed.

A police spokesman confirmed an internal investigation had been launched, adding: "As is mandatory when there has been police contact, the incident has been referred to the force’s professional standards department."

Witnesses are asked to call Kent Police on 01622 798538 quoting reference 25*503.