Police were involved in a high-speed pursuit through the streets of Hucknall in the early hours of Monday morning (30 August).

Several residents reported hearing numerous sirens, as well as the police helicopter overnight, and took to Facebook later that day to ask what had happened in the town.

Responding to Hucknall Nub News' request for information, Nottinghamshire Police issued the following statement:

Inspector Tim Ringer, from Nottinghamshire Police said: "Police were involved in a high-speed pursuit just after midnight last night after a car failed to stop. The vehicle was driving dangerously at excessive speeds.

"The car was eventually stopped on Robin Hood Drive through a proactive tactical pursuit manoeuvre, which led to a slight collision with a police car. There are no reported injuries.

"The offender then fled the scene and ran into nearby gardens. Officers continued the chase on foot, aided by the police drone and helicopter to locate the driver and enquiries are on-going.

"This kind of situation is reckless and dangerous and puts lives in danger and we will always take evasive action to prevent further risk to life.

"If anyone has any information relating to the incident, please contact 101, quoting incident 12 of 30 August 2021."