A DRIVER led police on a 130-mile an hour chase in North Yorkshire.
The county's police force say they brought a speeding silver VW Golf to a stop near Thirsk.
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A force spokesman said: "Shortly before 3am on Sunday (November 2), a silver VW Golf failed to stop for a North Yorkshire Police roads policing patrol on the A19 near Bagby.
"The car was pursued through Thirsk and South Kilvington on to the A19, reaching speeds of over 130mph, before heading into Thirsk again.
"There, officers successfully deployed a stinger, but the driver continued for a number of minutes as the car tyres deflated, before leaving the road and driving into a dead end.
"He then ran away from the car, even entering the river as he tried to get away from the pursuing police officers.
"But the 21-year-old suspect was soon caught and arrested – on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, drug driving, and possession of a Class A drug.
"He was taken into custody, and our enquiries are ongoing."
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