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Anonymous asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw Enforcement & Police · 8 years ago

Can a police officer in the UK use a police car to stop a suspect running on foot?

Can a police officer in the UK use a police car to stop a suspect running on foot?

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  • 0NE TRlCK P0NY
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    If the suspect is armed ............... yes. But it is considered very bad form to run down a defenseless human being simply for running from the law.

  • JOHN G
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    They have shown police blocking an alleyway with a car and the suspect running through and bouncing of the car bonnet onto the floor.

  • the c
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    It depends, it would be a use of force, same as hitting someone with the asp. Doing so requires some justification otherwise it would be an assault.

  • Scott
    8 years ago

    Have a watch of Road Wars. They can, and do. Quite rightly too!

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  • Catherine
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Yes, of course they can. Why wouldn't they be able to?!

    Source(s): I'm a police officer.
  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    common sense would dictate that they can.

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