A DRIVER who allegedly stole a car from his grandparents before escaping police at 90mph in a 30mph zone has been arrested.

Cleveland Police said Lee Wilson, who stars in TV show Police Inteceptors, spotted a BMW on Acklam Road with six people on board.

The BMW made off at excess speeds along the busy residential road before being stopped by police.

The car was confirmed as being taken without consent from the driver's grandparents and two people were also arrested for possession of knives.