A MAN was arrested after a police pursuit in the Undercliffe area of Bradford in the early hours of this morning.

A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said: "At 3.33am today, a vehicle failed to stop for police in Undercliffe Old Road, Bradford.

"It was pursued for a short time until it was stopped in Avenham Way.

A 30-year-old man was detained and arrested on suspicion of being over the prescribed limit for alcohol.

"He was taken into custody and enquiries are continuing."

A resident who heard a "commotion and sirens" said several police cars were called to the scene.

The resident said the police pursuit involved a silver car which came to a stop at the bottom of a greenway near a footpath.