A MAN wanted for a serious assault was arrested after a car chase from Dudley to Oldbury.

The man was taken into custody after running off from a car which officers from Dudley Town police team had pursued.

They found he was wanted for a serious assault following the chase yesterday (Monday October 11).

They tweeted: "Final job of our shift working with @Trafficwmp was the pursuit of a vehicle on false plates from Dudley to Oldbury.

"Following a foot chase one of the occupants was detained and found to be wanted for a serious assault.

"He is now in custody and the car has been seized."