Police descended on a Swanley road last night (August 17) in search of a motorcyclist who had failed to stop.

The motorcyclist is reported to have failed to stop when requested to do so by officers in St Mary’s Road at about 8.20pm.

Following this, he is reported to have come off his bike before fleeing the area.

Officers conducted a search of the area however the motorcyclist has not yet been located.

A number of police vehicles were spotted the St Mary's Road, Hart Dyke Road and Cherry Avenue area, according to social media, while a police helicopter was also reportedly called.

A Kent Police spokesman said enquiries are ongoing.