Man arrested after 140mph police pursuit through Cumbria

Cumbria Police said the only damage was "three stung tyres" on the car it was pursuing

A man has been arrested after a police pursuit which lasted for 28 miles and reached speeds of up to 140mph.

Cumbria Police said the driver's car was eventually stopped by a stinger trap at 01:45 GMT.

The 27-year-old, from Maryport, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving under the influence of a controlled drug, officers said.

No-one was injured during the chase, which took place in west Cumbria.