A DRIVER has been arrested after failing to stop for police and driving the wrong way on the A127, before crashing into a family home.

Essex Roads Policing confirmed a driver was pursued by officers after failing to stop.

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The driver then drove up the wrong way on the A127.

After a chase, the car made its way back to the correct side, before making off again, and crashing into a family’s home.

The driver has now been arrested and is in custody.