POLICE seized an estimated £60,000 from a man following an afternoon car chase.

Officers tried to stop the car in Copford Green at 1.15pm on Tuesday.

But the driver failed to stop and drove off.

However the car crashed shortly afterwards.

Eagle-eyed officers at the scene found a bag stuffed with a five-figure sum of cash nearby before searching the car.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, driving unfit through drink and drugs, driving without insurance and a licence and money laundering.

He has been released on bail until Monday, June 24, pending further inquiries.