A MAN has been charged with dangerous driving after police chased a motorist hurtling down the M27 in the wrong direction.

Police cars and a helicopter were called to pursue the silver Nissan Micra at about 11.50pm on Tuesday.

Keith Winning, 45, of Frogmore Lane in Waterlooville, has been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and refusing to provide a roadside breath test.

The chase unfolded between the A32 near Wickham and junctions 12 and 11 of the M27, between Fareham and Portchester.

Police used a rolling road block and signs to stop traffic.

Winning is due to appear at Fareham Magistrates' Court on June 15.