A man was detained by officers after a police chase in south Liverpool.

Merseyside Police said a car came to the attention of police in the Dam Wood Road area of Speke at around 1.20pm today (Thursday).

After a brief pursuit by officers, two men made off from the vehicle on foot in Eastern Avenue.

One male was later detained by officers.

Dam Wood Road in Speke
Pictured is a general view of Dam Wood Road, in Speke

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We can confirm a male has been detained following a pursuit in Speke this afternoon.

"At around 1.20pm, a silver VW Golf came to the attention of police in the Dam Wood Road area.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Merseyside Police social media desk at @MerPolCC on Twitter, with reference 532, or call @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.