A DRAMATIC police pursuit came to an end when officers rammed a vehicle in a Dorset street.
The incident unfolded after officers from the Tactical Firearms Unit came across a cloned BMW on the A35 at Tolpuddle on Sunday morning (June 22).
“The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit along the A31 started,” a police spokesperson said. “Dorset Roads Policing Team were deployed to assist with the pursuit.
“There was an unsuccessful sting of the vehicle on the A31 near Canford Bottom (apologies to the member of public stung – new tyres will be supplied).
“Shortly after, the BMW left the A31 and drove around the Ameysford Road residential area before entering Autumn Close, a cul-de-sac.
“The BMW attempted to evade officers again so tactical contact was made.”
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They added: “While some may question if it’s necessary for deliberate damage to be caused to a police vehicle, public safety in pursuits is paramount and was deemed proportionate to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion.
“There were no injuries to officers and only minor abrasions to the driver.”
They said the driver of the BMW, a male, was arrested and taken into police custody.
Great, someone has their car nicked, and the police kindly write it off for them.
I appreciate the police wanting the thief stopped, but is the damage caused by the police coming out of the owner’s insurance?