Multiple police cars, assisted by the National Police Air Service (NPAS), were in pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The chase began in Reigate, where police followed a Ford Focus all the way to Lancing in West Sussex.
A police car was left damaged after the pursuit, which ended around 10.30pm. A man was reportedly arrested at the scene.
Sussex Police and Surrey Police have been approached for comment.
1. Car stopped on A27 after 45-mile Christmas Eve police chase
A driver was arrested after a 45-mile police chase through Surrey and Sussex. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Car stopped on A27 after 45-mile Christmas Eve police chase
A driver was arrested after a 45-mile police chase through Surrey and Sussex. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. Car stopped on A27 after 45-mile Christmas Eve police chase
A driver was arrested after a 45-mile police chase through Surrey and Sussex. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
4. Car stopped on A27 after 45-mile Christmas Eve police chase
A driver was arrested after a 45-mile police chase through Surrey and Sussex. Photo: Eddie Mitchell