A driver has been arrested after a late-night police pursuit.
North Yorkshire Police officers spotted a Vauxhall Astra in suspicious circumstances at about 1.10am today, on the A172 near Stokesley.
It failed to stop and headed towards Great Ayton along the B1292 then onto the A173 and A171 heading towards Middlesbrough.
The car was seen weaving across the road, crossing solid white lines and going the wrong way around a roundabout.
After a pursuit lasting about 15 minutes, police say a stinger was deployed and the car came to a stop.
The driver ran away from the vehicle but was caughtby officers.
He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
He remains in custody at this time, while our enquiries continue.
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