POLICE following up a tip off found this large knife in a vehicle they stopped in Taunton.

They arrested one man following a short chase after the vehicle failed to stop.

And they brought in police dogs to search the vehicle for drugs and to try to locate an "outstanding passenger".

Taunton Police tweeted: "Vehicle failed to stop for #ASPteam4 officers following ANPR hit for drugs intelligence. Driver detained following a short pursuit and large knife found in vehicle. Currently one male in custody. #ASPresponse #Taunton

"#ASPteam4 assisted by @ASPoliceDogs to search the vehicle for drugs and local area for outstanding passenger - #Taunton."