A man who reportedly ran from officers following a police chase was found hiding in a bush by a trained dog.

During the early hours of last Monday, officers in Margate spotted a motorist who appeared to be driving erratically in Millmead Road.

The driver reportedly failed to stop for the officers, sparking a police chase through Thanet.

Police deployed a stinger in order to bring the car to a stop on the A256 near to Ash Road, Sandwich, but the man ran from the car.

A search of the area was carried out, with help from police dog Ciara.

The clever canine led her handler to a bush where a man - believed to have been the driver - was reportedly found "hiding from patrols".

The 24-year-old from Ramsgate was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving.

He was further arrested for suspected drug driving after failing a road side drugs test for cocaine.

The man has since been released from custody whilst officers continue to investigate.