A high-speed police chase led to a hit-and-run car crash in Rochester this lunchtime.

The driver of a car travelling along the Maidstone Road was left shaken after the smash at about 1.55pm.

It happened as a vehicle pulling of The Tideway failed to stop for officers.

It is believed the male driver of the dark-coloured car fled into woodland.

The police helicopter was scrambled to help in the search.

The other vehicle involved, a light-blue convertible Vauxhall was badly damaged, in the collision.

Enquiries are ongoing.