A car chased by police along the A3 hit a lamppost after a stinger device was deployed.

Surrey Police tried to stop a car going north on the A3 near Wisley services last night at about 7.15pm.

A stinger was used and the car then hit a lamppost in Ewell Road, Tolworth.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a 30-year-old man from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, theft of a motor vehicle and driving whilst disqualified.

A 29-year-old woman, with no fixed address, was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated taking of a vehicle without the owners consent.

Both are in police custody while the investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed the pursuit or collision can call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference 45150081462, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.