A “VITAL” witness is being sought after police arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving.

North Yorkshire Police said a gold-coloured BMW on the A171 heading towards Whitby performed an overtaking manoeuver, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve and take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision.

It happened at 6.35am today.

Officers are trying to identify the driver of the vehicle which had to take evasive action.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in custody at this time, North Yorkshire Police added.

Phone 101 with information. Quote reference number 12180029672.