Two men were arrested after a car chase following a burglary ended when the suspects' car crashed.

Officers were called to Queens Court, Kenton Lane this afternoon at about 4.30pm to reports of a burglary taking place while the householder was at home.

Police pursued a black BMW which was driving away from the scene in Kenton Lane.

Two male suspects dumped the vehicle after the car crashed into a white Audi in Treve Avenue, at the junction with Whitmore Road.

The MPS helicopter was also called to support officers at the scene and two men were arrested in Drury Road and were taken to a police station.