Ran after, followed (6)
I believe the answer is:
chased
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'ran after' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'followed' is the second definition.
(to chase someone is to follow them)
(Other definitions for chased that I've seen before include "Decorated metal with engraved or embossed work" , "followed" , "Pursued, ran after" , "Hunted" , "Went after with the intent to catch" .)