NEW footage of a three-car collision in Charminster has emerged on the day a man appeared in court in connection with the incident.

Gareth Picton, 37, of Milton Road, Bournemouth is charged with dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop for police, driving without insurance, driving while disqualified and making off without payment.

He appeared before Poole magistrates on Monday and was remanded in custody to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday, February 21.

Police were called to Charminster Road on Saturday after a collision between a Vauxhall Insignia, a Skoda Octavia taxi and a VW Passat.

The incident allegedly unfolded as one of the cars made off from police.