Dorset Police are seeking witnesses after receiving reports that a dark-coloured Vauxhall was seen travelling at high speed in Parley Lane in the direction of Parley at around 8.40pm on Monday 18 April.

The vehicle which was driving in an erratic manner and overtaking several other vehicles, appeared to have a blue flashing light coming from within the vehicle, but it is not believed to be an emergency services vehicle.

Police Constable Sam Kinsella, of East Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries in relation to this incident and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please get in touch.

“I would also urge anyone who was travelling in the area around the relevant time and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check their footage for anything that might assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220061040. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.