Scottish Conservatives condemn continued use of unsafe police cars

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Scottish Conservatives condemn continued use of 'unsafe' police cars

At least 55 Police Scotland vehicles have an engine which risks bursting into flames when driven at high speeds, according to a freedom of information request.

Date - 1st March 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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It has been revealed that the at-risk three litre N57 engine is found within 55 marked police vehicles, although Police Scotland have refused to say how many unmarked cars may also be affected. In 2020, PC Nick Dumphreys died when his BMW caught...

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