POLICE have arrested a man following reports of a fight breaking out just before a crash in Gosport.

Officers say they received reports of two men fighting close to the junction of Russell Street, a short time before reports of a collision involving a BMW, a Ford Fiesta and a Peugeot at around 1.30pm near to the Alexandra Street junction of Forton Road.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said only one person suffered minor injuries as a result.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and dangerous driving. He has been released from custody but remains under investigation.

Police are urging anyone who was in the are to call 101, quoting 44190143562.