A TEENAGER was arrested after a high-speed police chase which resulted in a crash.

Police attempted to stop a car with a broken exhaust on the A12 at around 10pm on Sunday.

But the driver failed to stop and drove off at speed through Halstead Road, Stanway, then into Eight Ash Green before crashing in Ford Street, Aldham.

Officers found 100 wraps of drugs in the car.

An 18-year-old man from Enfield was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, drink driving and drug offences.

He has been released under investigation.

Enquiries continue.