A MAN and his passenger have been arrested following a police pursuit in the early hours of the morning.

Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle seen driving in Vale Road, Seaford just after 12.20am on Sunday, June 26.

After the driver initially failed to stop for officers from the Roads Policing Unit, two men were arrested.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without valid third party insurance, possession of a class A drug, and possession of a class B drug. 

He has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being carried in or on a motor vehicle suspected of being taken without the owner's consent. 

He has been released under investigation.

A police helicopter was spotted circling the area as it assisted officers in the pursuit. 

Pictures taken at the scene show the vehicle left on the side of a road while police attended the scene.