A STOLEN car was crashed into a broadband cabinet after a police chase.

Police say the vehicle was stolen in a burglary in Golborne in the early hours.

Within 30 minutes of the theft, police pursued the car which crashed.

Officers say they used a Taser on a suspect who was detained.

Police say a man has been charged with dangerous driving; drug driving; driving without insurance; burglary; attempted burglary and seven charges of theft.