A DRIVER suffered head injuries and a broken arm after crashing into a wall following a police chase. 

Officers in a marked police vehicle saw a car in the Halifax Road area of Shelf during the early hours of Monday. 

The car initially stopped but then made off - before a police pursuit ensued. 

The car subsequently crashed into a wall further along Halifax Road and came to a stop.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital with a broken arm and head injuries.

Police have not released details of any arrests in connection with the incident. 

Police statement in full

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "At 12:53am on Monday, officers in a marked police vehicle sighted a car in the Halifax Road area of Shelf, which initially stopped before making off.

"A pursuit ensued and the vehicle came to a stop further on Halifax Road where it was in collision with a wall.

"The driver of the vehicle suffered a broken arm and head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment."