A car hit a wall and a man was arrested soon after

A man was arrested after a car hit a wall and the driver made off on foot.

Stafford Borough Police said officers were called to the Fillybrooks in Stone on Monday evening (August 31) after reports of the collision and found a white Seat Leon.

The force said a man was arrested shortly after on suspicion of failing to provide a test specimen and remains in custody.

A spokesman for Stafford Borough Police said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision in Stone.

“We were called at 9.50pm on Monday, August 31 to The Fillybrooks following reports of a collision.

“One vehicle was involved in a collision with a wall.

“A passing ambulance attended the scene, though no injuries were reported.

“The driver of the car, a man, made off from the vehicle on foot.

“We assisted in recovering the white Seat Leon from the scene.

“A 38-year-old man, from Stone, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of failing to provide a specimen for analysis as a vehicle driver.

“He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.

“Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website quoting incident number 834 of 31 August.

“To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”