NORTH Yorkshire police have put a man in custody after receiving reports from the community about his illegal driving.

Through teamwork between police and the community the male was located and caught.

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After being located there was a pursuit around the Brompton and Northallerton area as the driver failed to stop for the police.

The occupants left the vehicle after driving across fields and a male was later arrested on suspicion of various driving offences.

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The occupant was found to be driving without insurance, without a licence and with vehicle defects.

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