A MAN has been detained following a police chase across Warrington over fears he was allegedly armed with a knife. 

Officers were deployed to Redshank Lane in Birchwood following reports of a disturbance today, Friday, at 10.25am.

Police say a man drove a car over a bike and then got out of his car where he caused further damage to the bike and a nearby flat.

When officers arrived at the scene the man tried to escape in his car.

A 27-year-old man from Warrington was arrested on Helsby Street on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving and possession of a bladed article following a police chase.

The suspect was taken into custody to be questioned.