A young man has been seriously hurt in a crash following a police chase near Calne.
A pursuit was authorised after a vehicle failed to stop for officers this morning (Tuesday).
At around 10.25am, in Chapel Street, Derry Hill, the vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision.
The young man, who is said to be in his late teens, was arrested for failing to stop, dangerous driving, driving without a licence or insurance and taking without consent.
He has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected leg injury as a result of the collision, not suspected to be life changing or life threatening.
Wiltshire Police are investigating the circumstances around the collision and have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is mandatory following serious injury involving police involvement.
If you have information that could help with the investigation please contact the force on 101 quoting log number 105 of today’s date (2 July).
