A YOUNG driver has been arrested for a number of driving offences following a car crash in Chippenham.

Officers arrested the 22-year-old man after a Ford Fiesta collided with a parked vehicle in Westminster Gardens at around 4pm yesterday (Tues).

The man, who was detained by an off duty police officer, failed a roadside drugs wipe test and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug, driving a vehicle without insurance, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, taking a vehicle without consent, driving a vehicle while over the prescribed limit of a controlled drug and being unfit to do so.

He was taken to Melksham custody and has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should call Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.