POLICE have appealed for witnesses and launched a dangerous-driving investigation in East Yorkshire.

A man was spotted driving a silver Volkswagen Golf along the A1174 towards Beverley at about 9.10pm on Thursday, December 16. He sped off when he saw police officers in a marked patrol car.

The 31-year-old driver, from Beverley overtook several vehicles but was followed by the officers and later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

Anybody who was overtaken by the Golf on that day or witnessed the manner in which it was being driven should phone Humberside Police on 0845 6060 222, quoting log number 589 of December 16.