A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Darwen has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a police pursuit.

Officers said at around 9.10pm last night a Ford Focus failed to stop for officers in Blackburn Road, Darwen.

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The pursuit lasted around five minutes and ended after the car was stung in Bolton Road, near to its junction with Branch Road.

The car eventually stopped near to Alan Shearer Way in Blackburn when the man was arrested, police said.

A police spokesman said: "He was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and is currently in custody.

"A stinger was used to stop the vehicle before the main was detained."