Driver crashes car following Burnley town centre police chase

A man who was spotted driving down a Burnley one way street in the wrong direction has been arrested after attempting to evade police.
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Officers tried to stop the blue BMW M4 in Tesco car park in the early hours of this morning.

Driving at at speed towards them, the driver mounted a pavement before heading toward Burnley Wood where he collided with a lamp post and a parked car.

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The driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop and for possession of cocaine with intent to supply.

The BMW M4 crashed into a lamp post and a parked car in the Burnley Wood areaThe BMW M4 crashed into a lamp post and a parked car in the Burnley Wood area
The BMW M4 crashed into a lamp post and a parked car in the Burnley Wood area

Insp. Chris Valentine said: "The BMW is more than likely a write-off as will be the unfortunate car that was parked up. A late finish for the team but an excellent result getting this driver off the road."