TWO men were arrested following a high-speed police pursuit in Mid Wales in which two police cars were damaged.

Dyfed-Powys Police said two of its cars were damaged during the 10-mile pursuit on Wednesday, 15 July. They said the driver carried on despite a stinger being deployed.

Newtown roads policing unit's Sgt Rob Hamer said: “Officers’ attention was brought to a car just outside Aberystwyth, which was driving at excess speed on the A44 and failed to stop when requested.

“Two men were reported to be in the car, and North Powys Roads Policing officers were dispatched towards to stop it.

“One of our cars passed the vehicle, which was heading on the A470 towards Llanidloes, and a pursuit was authorised. The car was breaking the speed limit – hitting in excess of 100mph – and at times travelling on the wrong side of the road."

A stinger was deployed, however the driver continued, police said. Officers finally brought the car to a stop by boxing it in.

Sgt Hamer added: “The car went over the stinger at high speed, and somehow the driver managed to carry on at 70mph before slowing slightly to 60mph. There was smoke coming from the tyres, which were falling apart at that point.

“The driver collided with one of our vehicles, and both traffic cars were damaged during the box stop.”

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police added: “Two men were arrested at the scene.

“The 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis, dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving while disqualified and failing to stop for police. He has been bailed with conditions not to enter Wales.

“The 29-year-old passenger has been released with no further police action.”