Police are on the hunt for the driver of a car after being led on chase through Bexleyheath earlier today.

Officers were called at approximately 2.20pm on January 23 to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and lamppost.

The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and residents reported seeing a police chase take place throughout Bexleyheath.

The vehicle was eventually located after it had been abandoned in Barrington Road, outside Barrington Primary School.

After a short investigation by officers the car was linked to a burglary at a home in Cypress Grove.

Officers are completing a forensic examination of the vehicle and enquiries continue.