A high speed police pursuit ensued when a car crashed into a police car.

Surrey Police attended Wessex Close in Thames Ditton shortly after 10am on Tuesday, January 17, after the public reported a group of men behaving suspiciously.

Officers quickly attended the road and a black Volkswagen Golf failed to stop.

It had a minor collision with a Surrey Police car before driving from the scene at high speed.

Following a brief pursuit the Volkswagen Golf crashed in to a white heavy goods lorry and one other vehicle in Hare Lane, Claygate. No injuries were reported.

The men in the Golf fled on foot.

Hare Lane was blocked and fully closed until 11.45am.

Witnesses should call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference EL/12/375, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

- A 17-year-old from Kingston has now been arrested at on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle.

A 26-year-old man from Esher was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and a 24-year-old man from New Malden on suspicion of failing to stop following an accident.

All three men remain in police custody while the investigation continues.