An alleged Audi car thief led officers from two police forces on an hour long chase through Surrey and into Kingston yesterday afternoon.

Surrey Comet:

The car was abandoned in Eden Street. Photo: Kingston police

Officers from Surrey, Kingston and the National Police Air Service chased the Audi A3 from Leatherhead where it was stolen at 4pm.

The high-speed pursuit through went through Esher, East Molesey and into Kingston town centre where the car was abandoned near BHS in Eden Street.

Kingston officers arrested a 31-year-old man from Carshalton on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and drug related driving offences.