Video shows aftermath of police chase in Sheffield suburb

A video shows the aftermath of a police chase in a Sheffield suburb which ended when a car crashed into a parked vehicle.
A police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, SheffieldA police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, Sheffield
A police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, Sheffield

Police officers started following a silver Volkswagen Jetta which failed to stop after it was spotted speeding on Sheffield Road, Rotherham, on Saturday night.

A police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, SheffieldA police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, Sheffield
A police chase started on Sheffield Road, Rotherham and ended in Tinsley, Sheffield
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South Yorkshire Police said the Jetta '˜rammed' a police car before making off into Tinsley, Sheffield.

It later crashed into a parked car near Bawtry Road, Tinsley.

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The driver abandoned the car and ran off but was caught by police officers.

A passing motorist recorded some of the police activity in Tinsley after the police chase.

A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and criminal damage. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.