A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a 'police car chase in Southampton'.

Officers have seized a silver Honda Civic which was stolen during a burglary at a home in Wilderness Heights, West End. 

Following a 'brief pursuit and foot chase', a teenager from Southampton was detained at 8.30am today (October 18) 

He has since been arrested on suspicion of going equipped for burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and drug driving.

He remains in custody at this time, say police.

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook