A LEARNER driver almost crashed into a police car after officers spotted him driving dangerously in Dudley.

The provisional driver, was driving illegally on his own yesterday (Tuesday October 12).

The move backfired as his dangerous driving drew him to the attention of police officers - with his car now seized.

Dudley Police tweeted: "This vehicle was seen by officers to be driving dangerously before it nearly crashed in to our police car!

"A check showed the driver was driving alone on a provisional license, he has been reported for the offence and the vehicle has been seized #SaferRoads