Officers not authorised for pursuit of stolen car

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Officers not authorised for pursuit of stolen car

PIRC makes recommendations to force following two incidents resulting in serious injuries.

Report finding: PIRC found one of the pursuing officers told the area control room, in error, that he was a standard driver

Date - 10th June 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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