Man under guard after Hunter Valley chase

A man is under police guard after a pursuit in the Hunter Valley.

About 9.15pm Wednesday officers observed a car with Victorian number plates allegedly travelling above the speed limit and a pursuit was initiated when the driver failed to stop for police.

A minor collision with a stationary vehicle followed before the driver ran into bushland where he was later arrested.

He is expected to be charged with several offences upon release from Maitland Hospital.