The man arrested after a mass car crash in Dereham has been released under investigation. 

Police were sent to Littlefields in Dereham at 2.08pm on Tuesday after receiving reports of damage. 

One eyewitness said a car had "demolished loads of gardens and cars" along the entire stretch of Littlefields and in the neighbouring Baxter Row.

Eastern Daily Press: Cars and gardens along the entire stretch of road were damagedCars and gardens along the entire stretch of road were damaged (Image: Submitted)

Another local person who had a close escape said: "I saw a black car smash into several cars before colliding into a lamppost, bending it over. 

"The lamppost saved me. If I had been walking any faster the car would have hit me. I admit to being very shaken.” 

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Constabulary said that a man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving without a valid driving licence and driving without insurance. 

Eastern Daily Press: A local person said they were almost hit but was narrowly saved by a lamppostA local person said they were almost hit but was narrowly saved by a lamppost (Image: Submitted)

He was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment. 

He was later discharged and transferred to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. 

Police released him under investigation until July 1.