An investigation has been launched after a driver was spotted travelling at speed on the wrong side of a major road. 

Police say they were called to reports of illegal driving on the A1307 near Haverhill at around 8.15pm on Thursday.

The driver is said to have entered the opposite carriageway before driving at considerable speed on the inside lane. 

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Concerns were raised about dangerous driving and a number of motorists reportedly had to move to avoid the vehicle. 

Officers arrived shortly after the reports but they were unable to locate the vehicle. 

Police have opened an investigation and are now actively trying to find the driver of the vehicle.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage of the incident should contact Cambridgehire police quoting crime reference: CC-31102024-0502.