A MAN is in custody after a high speed car chase through the lanes of Old Harlow.

Police were called to Old Road in Old Harlow at just after 1am on Saturday July 20th when a blue Ranault Clio is alleged to have failed to stop for the police.

Police deployed the police helicopter after the driver “de-camped” from the vehicle.

A 23-year-old male from Harlow was arrested on suspicion of taking without consent; failing to stop for a police vehicle; driving whilst unfit through drink and drugs and possession of a controlled drug.

He remains in custody.