A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owners' consent.

Police attempted to stop the car on Lonsdale Street in Nelson, however the driver refused to stop.

The car then stalled as the drive attempted to escape police, forcing him to flee on foot through the passenger door.

Officers were waiting for him and the man has now been arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owners consent, failing to stop for police, disqualified driving and public order offences.

He is now in police custody.