A man was arrested after the chase, which started from a location on the A34 near Stafford.

A man was arrested after police gave chase when a vehicle failed to stop at a car meet near Stafford.

Stafford Borough Police said officers had responded to reports of a car meet on the A34 at Meaford, near Stone, with more than 50 cars believed to have gathered.

The force said that multiple vehicles left the location due to police attendance, but then received reports that a number of vehicles had gathered at a different location on the A34, near Stafford.

It said that when officers went to the location, a car failed to stop but, with help from the National Police Air Service (NPAS), the vehicle was located and safely stopped.

The force confirmed that a man was arrested and has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A spokesman for Stafford Borough Police said: “If you witness this type of activity in your area, please call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life, or danger to road users.

“Illegal racing and excessive speed put not only those involved at risk, but also other motorists and other members of the public.”