A STOLEN motorhome crashed into a parked vehicle after it was chased by officers - with the police helicopter also called to help.

A man, 31, has been arrested following the chase from a driveway in Horsforth to a street in Rothwell.

The incident occurred at 1.42am in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, March 20).

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "At 1.42am this morning (20/03), police were called to a report a motorhome had been stolen from a driveway in Horsforth, Leeds a short time ago.

"The motorhome was fitted with a tracked and officers supported by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) traced the vehicle to Rothwell.

"The vehicle came to a stop after colliding with a parked vehicle on Fourth Avenue.

"Officers arrested a 31-year-old male in relation to the offence and the vehicle was recovered."