A DRIVER was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and theft of a motor vehicle after crashing into a parked car as he made off from police.

Police blocked the driver in an arrested him after the collision in Balston Road, Parkstone at 10pm last night.

A spokesman for Poole police said: "A vehicle appeared to evade police and made off at speed down Balston Road. This road has been permanently blocked a number of years ago to manage traffic flow.

"This was clearly unknown to the driver who has crashed into a stationary unattended vehicle at the blockade.

"Police blocked the driver in. An arrest has been made on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and drink drive offences. The owner of the stationary unattended vehicle has been notified."