TWO people were arrested after a police chase, which ended in a crash near York.

North Yorkshire Police said a black Vauxhall Astra was picked up on CCTV driving the wrong way down Castle Road, Scarborough, at around 5amtoday.

The car was then seen driving along the A64 at more than 100mph, a spokeswoman for the force said.

She added that officers pursued the car, which was discovered to be stolen and displaying false registration plates.

It ended up crashing on the A64 at the Sand Hutton junction.

The spokeswoman said the 25-year-old male driver was arrested "on suspicion of driving with no insurance, failing to stop, dangerous driving and drug driving. The man was also arrested on suspicion of burglary for an offence in West Yorkshire.

"The 18-year-old female passenger was also arrested on suspicion of burglary for the offence in West Yorkshire."

Both remain in custody while inquiries continue.