A Mercedes driver, who only held a provisional licence, crashed in Preston.

The driver, who was also uninsured, led a police car on a chase.

After a pursuit, the vehicle crashed into an innocent road user.

Only minor injuries were reported.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Road Police said: “Mercedes driver with provisional licence and no insurance in Preston decided it was a good idea to have a pursuit with a patrol car.

“Their talent ran out very quickly and it crashed into an innocent road user Fortunately only minor injuries.”