Man arrested in Ramsgate following police chase

Police at the scene Photo Shaun Duignan

Drugs and cash were discovered during the arrest of a man in Ramsgate following a police pursuit yesterday (October 3).

Kent Police officers identified what they believed to be a stolen car in Church Street, Broadstairs.

Officers pursued the car, which failed to stop until it reached Hardres Street in Ramsgate several minutes later.

The suspect ran from police and was chased on foot until he was arrested in Brunswick Street at around 7pm.

The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance and theft of a motor vehicle.

He was also arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply after officers discovered drugs and cash during his arrest.

The man from Broadstairs remains in police custody whilst enquiries continue.