POLICE officers are continuing to search for the driver of a BMW that was reported to be driving in a dangerous manner.

The vehicle was seen driving at an excessive speed at the junction of Wimborne Road and Dorchester Road in Poole at around 11am on Thursday.

As reported, the NPAS helicopter was called out to assist officers in their searches for the vehicle after the driver had reportedly failed to stop for police.

A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: "The vehicle – a BMW - was seen to be driving at an excessive speed at the junction of Wimborne Road and Dorchester Road and was reported to be driving in a dangerous manner.

"The vehicle was located shortly after on Abingdon Road. The driver was not present.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."