POLICE are investigating after a car collided with another vehicle before driving away from the scene of the crash.

The collision involving a Suzuki Swift and a Ford KA happened on Monday on Thatto Heath Road, it has emerged.

CCTV cameras tracked the Suzuki which is alleged to have drove away from the crash and headed along Elephant Lane.

Three cameras were used to trace the vehicle and it was found a short time parked in Close Street, Thatto Heath.

A man was later arrested in connection with the incident.

Images of the collision are being studied by police as part of the investigation.