A DRIVER has been arrested in connection with alleged offences following a 'police pursuit' in Bothwell.

Road Policing Scotland confirmed that a vehicle was "pursued" by Lanarkshire road police in the area yesterday evening.

The driver allegedly took to his feet but was found by Police Scotland's dogs.

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He was arrested in connection with alleged offences including disqualified driving, drug and dangerous driving.

In a statement on Twitter Road Policing Scotland said: "This vehicle was pursued by #LanarkshireRP in Bothwell earlier tonight.

"Driver took to his feet but was located by our @polscotdogs in 🌲🐕🌲.

"Arrested for offences including disqualified driving, drug and dangerous driving."