Police ordered to limit speed in chases because of issues with BMWs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. BMW said the issue, affecting a small number of special high-performance vehicles, was down to a “technical matter” linked to “the particular way” police use their cars. open image in gallery Cumbria Constabulary police officer Nick Dumphreys, 47, died after the engine of the BMW patrol car he was driving burst into flames as he responded to a 999 call in January 2020 Durham Constabulary has adopted a “no pursuit policy” for its BMWs, which are driven only by armed and traffic officers. “Our priority at this time is to ensure the safety and the long-term integrity of the equipment our officers use.” BMW said in a statement: “We have been working with the police for some time on a technical matter linked to a small number of special high-performance vehicles. “This has been a dynamic and developing situation and we continue to work closely with the police.” A spokesman for Durham Constabulary spokesman said: “We are aware of a reported problem affecting some police vehicles across the country and have already taken steps to ensure the safety of both our officers and the public, including a review of our fleet to ensure that any potential issues are swiftly identified and addressed.