Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving offences following Dudley crash

A man was arrested on suspicion of a number of drink driving offences following a collision on Saturday night.

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Officers from West Midlands Police were called to Park Road in Quarry Bank on Saturday night following reports of the collision.

A 42-year-old man who made off from the scene was caught and detained following a foot chase and arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, without insurance and while unfit due to drink or drugs.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We've arrested a man on suspicion of driving offences following a collision in Dudley.

"We were called to Park Road in Quarry Bank on Saturday evening.

"A driver made off but officers were swiftly on the scene and, following a foot chase, detained a 42-year-old man shortly afterwards.

"He was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, without insurance and while unfit due to drink or drugs.

"He remains in custody for questioning."