Leicestershire Police said an officer from its road policing unit (RPU) attempted to stop a black BMW shortly before 4am this morning on a residential Leicester road. The force said a pursuit was then authorised but a short time later the BMW – which was travelling 'county-bound' – collided with a tree close to the junction of Aylestone Road and Richmond Avenue.So far, so ho hum...
An officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs following a routine roadside drugs test conducted as part of the force's investigation. Leicestershire Police said the officer has since been released from custody while more detailed blood tests are carried out.
/facepalm
I think that if I was trying to do their job under their "management" I'd need an anaesthetic, too.
ReplyDeleteSounds as if they were chasing one of their own cars!
ReplyDeleteArresting a black BMW driver...just like that?
ReplyDeleteIn several areas, the road traffic unit also doubles as the firearms unit. Not in Leicestershire, one hopes!
ReplyDelete"I think that if I was trying to do their job under their "management" I'd need an anaesthetic, too."
ReplyDeleteGood point, actually...
"Sounds as if they were chasing one of their own cars!"
It almost does!
"In several areas, the road traffic unit also doubles as the firearms unit. Not in Leicestershire, one hopes!"
They could never top this! Surely..?