A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and drink-driving following a crash on the A448 between Redditch and Bromsgrove.

The driver was caught by an off duty police officer after allegedly trying to flee the scene.

The Worcestershire Operations Patrol Unit tweeted this picture of the damaged car on the A448 between Redditch and Bromsgrove this morning (Sunday, March 26).

A police spokesman said: "Driver tried to run off but detained by an off duty Warwickshire Police officer."

The incident took place shortly before 6am, obstructing traffic movement. 

More to follow.