A PERSON driving a red Jaguar failed to stop after crashing into two other vehicles on M3 while being chased by police.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and information following the fail-to-stop road traffic collision that took place at about 6.40pm on Friday, May 19.

According to police, the crash happened when officers were pursuing a suspected stolen red Jaguar XF driving along the M3 northbound.

During the pursuit, the Jaguar collided with and caused damage to two other vehicles, a white Toyota and a silver Mercedes. No injuries were reported.

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The Jaguar then continued onto Leigh Road, Bournemouth Road, and The Avenue in Southampton where it drove on the wrong side of the road.

Police said they stood down the pursuit due to the dangerous driving and the risk to the public.

The Jaguar was then located parked near Sandwell Court in Southampton but the driver had left the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "We are now appealing for any information about the driver of this car and we would like to speak to any witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage.

"If you have information please call 101 quoting reference 44230198216."